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Statue of James Joyce outside the Dublin pub sitting next to bench inebriated chatter ensued from the earnest drunks https://www.postpoems.org/authors/fuche_bu/poem/1074186

Having a chat with someone about getting old I hear him declaring “I don’t like hangovers anymore.” And the thought triggered, “Did you ever really like them?” It just seemed like such an odd comment to me I simply have to ask so I query, :Did you ever really like them at any point inContinue reading “OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD OF A BUKOWSKI WANNABE”

School burning down molten lava spewing thru melting desk and book I rescued Boo-Boo childhood teddy bear leave classmates to die https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1115109

No malicious joy gloating another’s failure no deep award gained severe question mark branded diminish your own value https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1116101

Don’t hold grudges bitterness ages so poorly crushing weight ripping your own soul https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1114992

A false god hovering Mount Olympus in clouds cardboard lightning bolts hurled down upon unworthy mortals https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1113180

Real eyes realize real lies words of would be prophets recklessly etched on shirt an unspoken truth nonchalantly displayed like a poet seeking truth https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1099533

I always dig the old barspaint peeling; names etched on the stools; floors chipped over time and time, we never have enough    and yet there’s always time to kill I can while away minutes and then hours softly sipping or chugging the bath  room wall will alert me who to call for a real goodContinue reading “GUILT FREE ENVIRONMENT”

This song never gets old But your conversation does. “This song never gets old.” I hear you telling the person  on your other side. We’re listening to “Can’t You See” and an old fogey has to ruin it with the standard old fogey complaint: “This song is a classic. Everything new sucks.   It’s all forgettable.”Continue reading “OLD FOGEYS”

Occupy your own soul Take ownership of your life to live freely and happily the world may not cooperate but make the choices you can find the joy you deserve https://www.postpoems.org/authors/georgeschaefer/poem/1101395 AMERICAN ZEN KOANS: Schaefer, George: 9798809062107: Amazon.com: Books