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Scotch Off Guard

empty stomach
eyes bagged from lunch
lingering taste 
of the hangover hunch
cotton chew 
of minced inner cheek
dead cigarette cloak
stains of the meek

dreams of a bedside fountain
flow through
the dry mouth dream
hopes for buildup to swallow
to flush the liquid unclean

ache of head
drool glued to the bed
a familiar vortex
spins out of control
sudden slip
of equilibrium
force dishonest tears to roll
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Burton Avatar
July 31, 2008 at 7:31 PM
brilliant way to put words.enjoyed it alot
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July 31, 2008 at 11:42 AM
The vivid imagery forwards your thoughts in a creative way. One suggestion--I would change the category to free verse instead of prose poetry. Sad ending. Much to think about in your words. Thank you for sharing this well-written poem with us and for your kind thoughts on my poem. Keep on writing! Karen
Jordan Avatar
July 30, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Nivek - Enjoyed reading your poem - I loved the last stanza and the way it just flowed off the paper and into my mind - great job - God Bless
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