-- This one might be a duplicate of an older piece, but since I couldn't find the older one in the archives I'm going to post this anyway, just in case.

writing when sober
not drunk on power
not giddy, in love
even the music playing
over tinny restarant speakers
fails to send me flying
no medication, no alcohol
no blood, no kisses
caffeine and a $4.50 sandwich
money spent on a few moments' peace
not on food and drink, really
pretty faces passing by
seize the moment, they tell me
no time for that
eat slow, sip calmly
in a little while I'll leave
but right now
sober
relaxing
I'm in no hurry to seize
anything but the pen --