Collin Colaizzi

Where Were You in '62?

August 01, 2020

It’s been awhile my friend.
It’s been a real long while. 
Have a seat.
Remember that night 
That real late night
Up on the hill
The overlook–
The city far below and 
Stretched out as far as 
Our small eyes could
See. Could it be
That’s the best it 
Can really get?
We hate the idea 
Of states of misery
Wouldn’t wish 
Them on our 
Worst enemies
As deserving 
As they may be for 
What they did
To wreck our false
Confidence. That
Fine Spring night 
In the restaurant 
When we just wanted 
To catch some hoops
A glass of spilled lemonade 
Coagulating on the barroom 
Floor awaiting a splash 
And celebration--the hoots and
Hollers. You’re my best friend. 

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