This car is sold AS IS
printed in oversized type
on a used car
purchase contract.

The car was fine
but that notice stayed with me.
Maybe those words should be
pinned on my person.

Those wishing to know me
are hereby informed
that all dealings, conversations,
and relationships
will be conducted
on an AS IS basis.

All suggestions for
improvement, education,
and enlightenment
will be taken under advisement
but, until further notice,
this person will be
available only
on an AS IS basis.

I will be happy to play roles
indulge fantasies
and otherwise host
the psychological
projections of others
but, my own experience
will remain
AS IS.

Please be advised that
all events, emotions
and memories
will be unedited
and entered
AS IS
into the
permanent record.

~Jonathan Young