Crackhead Cousin Visit

Darkly humorous now...not so much back in the 80's

 

Crackhead Cousin Visit

 

 

I haven’t seen you in a while-

My, you have such a shifty

smile

 

Eyes more vacant than a lot

May you come in?

sure, why not

 

What is making you suddenly

twitch?

Why are you scratching your arms-

do they itch?

 

You’re acting flaky

What could be wrong?

This is the 5^th time you went to

the bathroom;

and you stay in there so long

 

Wait a minute

now that seems strange…

I could have sworn on my

nightstand I left my gold chain…

 

You have to leave?

But you just arrived!

Why are you sweating;

it’s 15 degrees outside

 

Can I give you a hug?

Hey, take it easy…

now you’re too jumpy!

Why when I wrap my arms

around you

your pockets are so lumpy?

 

Before you go

perhaps, by chance

you could teach me

the steps to your shaky dance

 

Your eyes are bulging,

you’re grinding your teeth

and I know you want to leave…

 

But

 

could you take my pack of batteries

out of the sleeve of your coat?

 

They’re all I have and they go to the

remote

Author's Note

Corny, I know ;) Gotta smile to keep from wincing from the memories

Reviews

[Writer CW Kirkland]

This was entertaining. I think the flow of the poem was a little choppy, but I enjoyed the content and message. I was able to picture the situation in my head, and you did a great job of turning an otherwise bothersome situation into something funny.

[Gandré]

I hope, he understood.... :) good luck in the contest ! i voted 4u.