Hey, c'mon.
Don't walk away.
Don't be a stranger.
You know me.
Yeah sure,
Best of buds.
Stop acting shy
And come on by.
You know me.
Remember?
I was there,
When your daddy died.
And you had to lie,
About the liquor in your eyes.
Told ya,
You know me.
Pesky wife,
Back in the ear.
Swat her away.
So many years.
You know me.
Life's kinda screwy.
Third visit this year.
Don't listen to the shrink.
Listen to me.
I share your tears.
C'mon!
You know me.
That's right.
Share a beer.
No time for tears.
Let's catch up.
So many years.
You know me.
Don't listen to people.
People install fear.
Swat her one more time.
Let her feel what you feel.
You know me.
Swatted that last swat.
She may be trying to escape.
Well let her take the kids,
And leave the hard way.
You know me.
Gosh!
It must suck being you.
All alone after 20 years.
And aside from a tear and a beer,
You've got nothing left to give.
You. . .
Dude.
Stop talking to yourself.

cori graham