Bus Stop

Thomas W Case



We used to meet at this
enclosed bus stop.
Glassed in, like a
blurry-eyed goldfish.
Diesel morning sadness.
We were drunks, dead, and
still dreaming.
There was Chuck, Dog,
Lefty
Lucky
and Beth.

We shared our minuscule
amounts of liquor, and sang
old Motown favorites.

"Mama said there'd be days
like this."

These were the days of the
drunk and debauched.
Liars and lovers, partakers
in this waddling life.
Shattered days and fractured
nights.
We shadowboxed with the
sun, and pretended tomorrow
was a century away.

  • Author: Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 8th, 2025 19:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: Hello everyone. I am pleased to announce the release of my latest book, Sleep Always Calls. It's available on Amazon. Here's a link. https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Always-Calls-Thomas-Case/dp/B0F7FS5DQB/ref= A friend wrote a nice blog post about the book. Here's a link. https://www.thomaswcase.com/post/unveiling-the-poetic-rawness-of-life-a-deep-dive-into-sleep-always-calls?fbclid=IwY2xjawKKKTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFqMGR2WHB2TVFTa3NIWGZuAR4zpSjb4uBfbRXRxB6EIzKKFJiVH-j2W3UwhDUXghsruem93MHEIqYaXevsNQ_aem_UJMFy3xBxVz_bBewDlYdeQ My website is www.thomaswcase.com
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  • sorenbarrett

    Another great poem of yesterday and days of living for the moment

  • Poetic Licence

    You sense this is written from a life once lived, it feels very real, wonderful write

  • Teddy.15

    Wonderful imagery. 🌹

  • Neilton

    i loved it ! you talk about memories and there is a nostalgic feeling !

  • Kevin Hulme

    Enjoyable Poen . Thanks.

  • NafisaSB

    so descriptive, that i can almost imagine the friends huddling, and enjoying themselves
    but tomorrow has a way of turning into today in the blink of an eye
    well written as usual

  • Cheeky Missy

    Your none too subtle sarcasm lends a hilarity which seems rather irresistible. Excellently rendered with awesome imagery and a fitting poignancy which haunts inevitably. Thank you for sharing.



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