BANGING YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE BAR
For two
For four
For sixteen years,
They work
Till two
Or three
Of four in the morning.
And for hours they drink
They swill
Or chug
Ruby
Amber
And mahogany liquids,
Red and green syrups,
Recipes for relaxation.
Cognizant concoctions.
This will help
Put things in perspective.
This will make it easier.
Exhausting resources
To help pass the time
Or pay the rent
Or forget that
You need to pay the rent.
The [...]

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