I had a Bukowski moment yesterday morning, as I am wont to do, probably more often than is healthy. But, what can I say? He’s a heavy influence in this poet’s life. This just flowed from my brain into my fingers, onto the page. I don’t have any drunks in my life, I haven’t been in a bar in a long, long time, and I don’t know anyone who can’t remember to zip up. More than anyone else in my life, reading Charles Bukowski allows me to be free. So whether my readers can relate or not, ENJOY!! (Viewer discretion advised.)
the wide side of drink © T.Sugarek
smooth amber against the tongue
ice cubes wetly thump each other
life smooths out
bigger self
bigger car
bigger life
bigger dick
bigger mouth
drive slow
pretend to be sober
fall out of the car
drop the keys on
the cold asphalt
harass the band
they won’t let the drunk play
join the music in a braying voice
dance on the bar
break glasses
fight the bouncers
grab the girls
bigger self
bigger car
bigger life
bigger dick
bigger mouth
piss against a tree
mumble something astounding
forget to zip up
where’s my car for chisshakes?
kill the family
unlucky enough to be
driving home
at the same time
bigger self
bigger car
bigger life
bigger dick
bigger mouth
after, he hobbles down the road
with a few bruised ribs and two scratches,
he steps carefully over the carnage
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss
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