Monday, September 4, 2017

day TWO HUNDRED and TWENTY EIGHT

Beefeaters

I found the new
American metaphor

In a steakhouse
used to be a library
a few books left
for decor

a stereo sits
crooked on milk crate

wait staff
outnumbers patrons
haven't seen
the bartender
In 20 minutes

outside there used to be
oil and aircraft
at least there’s still lighters

outside there used to be

I feel like John Wayne
over budget, overfed
high on red meat
naked without a pistol

on a road everyone forgot

--Jason Baldinger

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