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For all the binge drinking and swear words
Lack of formality
And general distaste for anything besides the bottle

Thank you
For the inspiration against conformity
The idea that I can win the crowd with my words
And the fact that I don’t have to walk on eggshells
And please all
For me to be happy

For your ideas on women that “walk the night”
I have been warned
They lie cheat and steal
Yet you just can’t help
Going back for more

Charles-
Can I call you Charles?
Thank you
For your deeply profound statements
On life, love and the pitfalls of alcohol
Even though it’s obvious
You weren’t sober when you wrote them

I’d like to quote you know
“A good poem knows when to stop”


Stop
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