Permutation Poem No. 30

PERMUTATION POEM No. 30

“Life has to kick you in the face
before you have a story
on your instrument.”
-- David Murray, 1995 interview

The best answer is without sound
Best answer without sound is the
Answer without sound the best is
Without answer the best is sound
The best sound is without answer
Sound without answer is the best
The sound is best without answer
Answer best without sound is the
Best the answer without sound is
Is without sound the best answer
Best the answer is without sound
Sound the answer is best without
Best sound is the without answer
Best sound is the answer without
Best sound answer the without is
Sound the answer best is without
Best the answer is sound without
Without sound is the best answer

2001
from: Old Honey from a New Tomb - A Selection of Permutation Poems

© George H.E. Koehler 2010