I Wish I Were in Puerto Rico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEncp495668 Link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry.

I woke up too early.
It was still dark out.
I tried to read some
Hunter S. Thompson, but
it made me thirsty,
not a drop in the  
place.
I wish I were in
Puerto Rico.

A few nights ago my
girlfriend and
I got into it.
She bit me and
scratched my face.
We were drunk on  
wine from Argentina.
The coffee I’m  
drinking doesn’t taste
right.
I wish I were in
Puerto Rico.

In the wee hours of
the morning
I decided
to shave my head.
It took four razors, but
I finally got the
job done.
I looked in the
mirror,
and a stranger peered
back at me;
a head like Gandhi
and a face like Marciano.
I wish I were in
Puerto Rico.

Yesterday
my girlfriend and I went  
on a shoplifting spree.
I stole coffee,
a couple of books,
a hat, denture glue, and
a c**k ring.
She’s a much better thief than
me.
She took
razors, two tapestries, laundry soap and  
trash bags, makeup, shampoo
and coffee that doesn’t taste funny.
As the sun gently
kisses the horizon
and begins to bathe
Iowa City in golden light,
I wish I were in
Puerto Rico.

Tomorrow morning
I have to be in
court.
A month ago I stole
some wine and got caught.
My day of reckoning has
almost arrived.
I should just get a
fine that I will
never pay, but
with these things,
one never knows.
The judge could be  
hung over or constipated
or worse yet, he could have
read my poetry.
I really wish I were in  
Puerto Rico.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Your words are so open to examination and research that surely this has to be at least half true! Honest, down to earth visuals throughout, cat-like woman to man to shaved head that makes me think this is how Puerto Rico is or can create! Would make a superb short movie! Assuming the judge paid for the damages!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much for reading and commenting.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too Thomas. I need a tropical place to be. I would take Costa Rica. I enjoyed the flow of thoughts and the need for a warm place. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks. Much appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Thomas.

[andrew mitchell]

Nice work . Could be a song with these lyrics.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Thomas… even though I use a Credit Card… it still seems like Thievery

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks for stopping by Patricia.

[Anita Frader]

Fun read!!! :) I've never been but maybe one day.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you.

[John the Baptist]

This is your funniest offering yet. Loved the head shaving bit. Still trying to visualize Gandhi's pate and Rocky's knuckle weary face on the same head. Don't wish too fondly for Puerto Rico, though. That's category 5 country.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, John. Appreciated.

[Chris]

Chuckling here. I do believe your "work" is real and not Memorex - it has 'that' taste to me. Similar generations - we. I never stole consciously, I was a victim of that way too early on and couldn't EVER bring myself to do it to another. Even gave excess change back to cashiers - boy the "LOOKS" I still get for that!

I too have been to Puerto Rico - a good place. Both good and not-as-good people. I understand 'hard times.
A reader can appreciate the view between your lines... reading yours is like visiting old friends.

All the best and take care.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Chris. I appreciate it.

[Neville]

I think (well at least I hope by now) you will have some idea of what I think of this .. but for now, let's just keep it between ourselves and keep em guessing eh' .. Neville 😎👍

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, Brother. Much appreciated.

[Sami Khalil]

Better than being in JAIL; PUERTO RICO is a gorgeous island from what I see in pics. You must have special connections to this island. Bail out then head there. Vacationing is better than days of reckoning.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, appreciate the read and review.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Thomas Case

[Thomas W Case]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEncp495668
Link to my you tube channel.