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It's Always Like This

It’s Always Like This Empty stool in that sleazy bar I go to too often. I leave smelling like stale beer dead cigarettes whiff of vomit with anyone I don’t know from anywhere or his name. You were I was no different. Why even imagine what might be possible? Four floors eight flights top of the stairs dirty green walls two-burner in the closet mattress on the floor a window above the bed. Yes, there’s stars but that’s too romantic for crazy drunk sex. You’re gone when we’re done. Same old ending.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 7/23/2013 11:55:00 PM
Yes, yours is the version more serious of mine!! thanks for telling me this was here. I really like how you did the theme.
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Date: 7/24/2013 11:24:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea. I have a problem with being serious, I think. I tell myself to lighten up, but then... Jack
Date: 2/3/2013 9:27:00 AM
Very powerful imagery, sad topic. Your words moved me.
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Date: 7/24/2013 11:23:00 AM
Sad indeed, and much too common, I fear. Most of this is based on the comments of family and friends who are bartenders... Jack

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