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extortion
that’s something to be counted on
and coffee through a straw
in a tight shirt
adjusting it so the wife won’t
blink an eye when
the stomach peeks out

dressed to be dressed
now that ache comes on fast
put a pillow under that head
and ignore it
just ignore it

well each tree has a fall leaf
to be eaten or wrapped
in an earthy smile
that’s a reward
ain’t it

loafers and eyeshadow
with fast food lipstick
smearing through the cough

arms in the trash
knee deep in proof
straightening the hat
and hey
you look just like that guy from
that movie
ain’t that you