Dan Garcia-Black

Seasonal Sayings? 

How am I to know what you mean 
When you ask, "Do you seek help?" 
Or when I hear "Do you see kelp?" 
It's Summer. So I assume the latter. 
Write it down to avoid ambiguity. 



Soul Man On Lockdown

The body is only the container. 
What is important is what is inside. 
At the moment, it is 3 Martinis and  
Number 4 is about to join the party.



BLM

BLM on a bumper sticker 
Directs you to think about truth 
Like a bible verse that reminds you 
That you should avoid sin. 
Not a law that directs you 
To execute Sinners.  

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