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Joseph came by at seven
with a bottle of whiskey
said nothing and he moved inside
he kept his boots on
put them on the table
motioned for a glass
(should one not oblige
the brokenhearted?)

after you know a person
for a long enough time
all the stories sound the same
even if the mouth has never
put those syllables together

yes, yes, I hear you
that is a pity
get back on the horse
that’s okay
yes, yes, I understand