If Only

Time could be afforded,
There was no guilt,
Opportunities other than
Thirty dollars-worth of stamps – 
For two, ninety-five
Could be found on the inside cover
Of match books…
And fun meant more than mutual drunkenness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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