Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
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Troubled Engineer
by
John Petrolino

In the class they teach to integrate
And electric generate

Mathematics and statics
Differential and thermal

Out there you turn and twist
Push and pull
Leavers and wrench

I'm left with dirty hands
A grease stained page
A bad grade

There is no mask
I am a troubled engineer drowned in an artist's flask

Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
John Petrolino
John Petrolino
USA
John Petrolino is the author of two collections of poetry; "Galleria" and "Congo Lights." Petrolino's poetry has been featured in various print and online journals. To read more about John Petrolino visit his webpage: www.johnpetrolino.com.
Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)