Today, like yesterday.
She undertakes disgust
as if I am a poisonous
entity without value,
so home is a battlefield,
and I have no space.
A bar would be nice
but alcohol is a lost
privilege. A baby.
What does a baby do
without a home?
A toddler walking
like an old man,
needing a cane,
a broken dog beaten
beyond recovery,
death the only
open stream.
.
stillfugue 
#1 by Carl D'Agostino on July 29, 2012 - 9:06 pm
but alcohol is a lost
privilege
After we become sick and tired of being sick and tired we see it was no privilege or reward or solace.
#2 by Carl on July 31, 2012 - 11:10 pm
Clearly, your assessment is spot on. I needed a better word! Thanks for your comment.
#3 by Kay Camden on July 29, 2012 - 11:09 pm
Alcohol is a good idea until you have a few drinks and become a puddle on the couch, too uncaring to get up and go to bed. I rarely drink and when I do, I always regret it.
It rained here today. Did you get the rain? I know you’re not too far from me. We walked in it. It was magic. Screw alcohol.
#4 by Carl on July 31, 2012 - 11:11 pm
Thank you for your comment. I walked on Monday, and the rain was gone, but the walk was a relief.
#5 by Evelyn on July 30, 2012 - 10:23 am
“She undertakes disgust
as if I am a poisonous
entity without value,
so home is a battlefield,
and I have no space.”
This makes me upset.
everyone deserves space…
#6 by Carl on July 31, 2012 - 11:12 pm
Remember, the speaker may be way off target with the perception! Thanks for your comment.
#7 by Evelyn on August 1, 2012 - 10:02 am
perception is all we have.
cant escape it.
#8 by Jamie Dedes on August 1, 2012 - 8:03 pm
Unfortunately the way a lot of folks feel. Well captured. Nice work.
#9 by Carl on August 6, 2012 - 11:31 pm
Thank you, Jamie. Thank you for commenting.
#10 by clinock on August 2, 2012 - 5:28 am
Sad words but refreshingly honest – the situation you speak of is all too common – been there, don’t wish to go back…
#11 by Carl on August 6, 2012 - 11:32 pm
Thank you for your comment. I think the speaker has good days and bad days, and that may shape the world he’s in.
#12 by Edward Coleman on August 7, 2012 - 8:14 pm
Sometimes I think you and I are cut from the same cloth. Well written, my friend.
#13 by Carl on August 9, 2012 - 12:14 am
I appreciate your comment. Sometimes, to have someone identify is the richest reward.