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