Ever Since
dad could roll a cigarette
with just two fingers
and the tip of his tongue
i saw him do this once
in a wind storm
he would shave just close enough
to keep himself grizzled
he could dive into an engine
to wrench a rattle
and make it purr
he was an expert drinker
astounding all-comers
so
ever since
he took a Louisville Slugger
to moms head
the three of us
ma
he
and me
were all astounded
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2023
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