Who says all poetry has to be good?
Late
2:27 a.m.
CSI, Season 2, Episode 10, “Ellie”, DVD playing
Sounds from the neighbor’s sprinklers drifting through the window
Along with a cool breeze
Scotch, Johnnie Walker, Red
3 shots and water — 2nd glass
My only company.
I lie.
Those things are just superficial company.
Real company:
Thoughts
Memories
Confusion
Regrets
Pain
2:43 a.m.
Sleep?
Hardly.