Medicate the Ache

When I'm given bad news

it gives me the blues

makes me quake in my shoes

as I covet my ruse.


Fear sneaks like a snake

I shiver and shake

afraid I will break--

I seek a stronger glue.


Then a rock cold ache

stabs my gut with a stake

throws me in a glacial lake--

I ooze frozen truths.
             

My brain begs release

I pray for some peace

for the crazies to cease--

I reach for the booze.          



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(c)July 2011