Linear Poem

It never fails to amaze me

The number one fear of Americans is public speaking

But yet we have 23 Americans here at Hoxie's

Who flock to a device that echoes our voice through an entire building

Sharing our thoughts and dreams

And advertisements for beer at me

19 years old and this is my life

Listening to people share their strife

I can't seem to figure out why

Writing poetry relieves this life

I may be the only one here who is sober (and not of my own choice)

To the great bartender who asks for ID when I order

A creme soda

No longer a poetic virgin am I

6-99

©1999 Justin Hardesty