Logistically Loitering

He went after ten to the corner cafe
Lit brazenly against the backdrop
Of the wife and the kids

Arriving at five on the shuttle
that hustled him into
this port

Spending the night
Looking for a lifeline


To  recall when he's anchored
In Cleveland
Hey,a sirens beginning to sing

Strolling away to
A rain soaked night
His conscience safely stowed


Navigating the front desk
Lingering at
Coast is clear


as though
Shanghied to Ohio
Breaking apart on the rocks


Offering cab 
 fare
And coffee 

Walking into
the  wake
Alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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