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.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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- 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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Comments7
Another great poem of yesterday and days of living for the moment
Thank you, my friend.
You sense this is written from a life once lived, it feels very real, wonderful write
Thanks.
You are very welcome
Wonderful imagery. 🌹
Thank you, sweet Teddy.
i loved it ! you talk about memories and there is a nostalgic feeling !
Thanks.
Enjoyable Poen . Thanks.
I appreciate it.
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
Thank you.
most welcome
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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