Missed Me
I was--
A few shifts off the toilet
And a few sheets in the wind
When I staggered for the barstool
That became my only friend.
The buzz I had felt so fine.
I didn't want to spoil it,
But some ape dressed like a human
Glared into my floating eyes.
He said--
Whatcha lookin' at, *******!?!
Well I--
Looked and saw the ceiling
And the walls move round and round.
So I told him I was waiting
For the jukebox to flush down.
His eyes crossed and he tried to
Send a punch through wobbled reeling,
But he missed my face and landed
On the floor that did not spin.
That's my story.
Whadda ya mean "last call?"
I'll take four shots of rum.
Copyright © Jerrell Jones | Year Posted 2016
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