Much Like Bukowski

I started reading again
Bukowski
the lonesome, alcoholic bastard

I moved back into my parents house recently,
if only for a time.

And I started reading again
and drinking 
And then more drinking
and less reading 
Until I was drunk
every night
Watching TV and 
feeling real loathsome

My girlfriend and I aren't talking right now,
but I am writing this

I guess one could call that progress.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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October 1, 2018 at 9:38 PM
Oh so human. Sense of humour intact. Awesome. I think I have to fave this. ;) xomo
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