come down
a hard
long road
cough up
a mouthful of dust
carry a picture of
the most beautiful girl
you’ve ever seen
in your
shirt pocket
reach for
a drink of water
that isn’t there
try and
see through
so much sweat
dripping
into your eyes
feel your bad knee
giving out on you
one last time
feel your aching body
giving you
all kindsa worry
sing pretty songs
to yourself
wish there was
someone around
to hear
your weary voice
carry a picture of
the most beautiful girl
you’ve ever seen
in your
shirt pocket
smudge the dirt off
with your thumb