Wednesday, September 18, 2024

His Last Drunk By Keith Pearson


The end of the parade.

I stagger outside and puke

behind a dumpster.

Been a long time since I tasted that

awful burn.

My best shirt marked with that stink.

The rain on my face may be just tears.

When I can crawl I find the front door locked.

I sit on one of the chairs on the porch

and in time the rocking

no long makes me sick.

Like a boat finally run ashore.

I would practice walking

if I could stand.

Across the valley the mountains

are frosted with diamonds.

It is the most wonderful thing

I have ever seen.



keith pearson was born and raised in new hampshire and works at a local high school in the math department.



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