16 His Drunk Thoughts
bataylo and Lorine Niedecker's
He Drinks
To forget his thoughts and hide
from his trauma.
He married
to forget
Someone.
He laid with her
Hiding from the world and everyone.
heart to heart
in the bed face to face
In the bed.
light shined through
birds chirping
he smiled
he did not
Drink today.
Too much.
he speaks
He’s married
and living in peace.
No drink.