moving toward the 21st century

it was New Years Eve party at my place
I think.
I was standing holding a drink when
this slender young fellow walked up
he was a bit drunk    he said

"Hank, I met a woman who said
she was married to you for 2
years."

"really?
what was her
name?"

"Lola
Edwards."

"never heard of
her."

"ah, come on, man she
said..."

"dont't know her,
baby..."

in fact I didn't know who
he was...

I drained my drink   walked to the kitchen
poured a refill

I looked around  yes, I was at my place
kitchen.

another
Happy New Year.

Jesus.

I walked out to face the
people.


Charles Bukowski, The last night of the earth poems
1992