a typical friday nite



sitting at one corner of the bar
closest to the door
always close to the door

thoughts of escape
curiosity or just
easier to observe


the shy looks sly looks
the bold looks

i see lives from that spot
friday nite lives
a bit different
than the rest of the week

hungrier happier
a frantic quality to get on
with it get it started
whatever it may be

a booze assisted forgetting
or finding or fucking
an alcohol excuse for, IT

life as seen from the corner stool
by a door that promises answers.