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Meg Johnson: My Hermit Tendencies

February 5, 2015 by PBQ

1
There is something as bad
as going through a break-up.
It’s being invited
to watch someone else’s break-up.
I didn’t know that’s what
I had RSVPed yes for.
I just wanted a free lunch.

2
A friend of a friend
says he has Clamato
and I say I’m sorry
and he looks confused.
Apparently Clamato
is a flavored beer,
not an STD.
(Clam plus tomato.)
I’d rather drink
Bud Light UStaph.
(UTI plus Staph infection.)

3
While sight-seeing, I witness
a congressman speaking
about atheists at a rally. They do
have a holiday. It’s April First!
Can I go home now?

Filed Under: Contributors 91, Issue 91, Poetry, Poetry 91 Tagged With: Contributors 91, Meg Johnson, Poetry, Poetry 91

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