you called me trash, a piece of garbage
so i collected myself and analyzed what
i brought to the table.
i thought about what i could manage
and determined the effectiveness of
my current strategies
but i concluded that i wasted my
time sorting through my problems.

© Matthew Harlovic

i'm no alcoholic,
i'm discouraged to drink
but when i drown, i think
the liquid is symbolic
for how i frolic
off the brink.

© Matthew Harlovic

you "like" what i write if it is to your liking
though if i write about your bad side,
you loathe the poor lighting.

© Matthew Harlovic