Sipping morning coffee
staring out the window
at life creeping by,
a slow blues riff
emitting from the radio
sends the mind back,
the birds begin dancing
with the memories, just as
a squirrel shits on the fence.
That’s the way it goes sometimes,
life isn’t always beautiful and
memories have the tendency to lie.
© James Dennis Casey IV
James D. Casey IV is a southern poet who currently resides in Illinois and has roots in Louisiana & Mississippi. Mr. Casey has authored four books of poetry, and his most recent title Owls in Hot Rods with Pink Elephants and Dead Bats was released August 2, 2018, through Cajun Mutt Press. His work has also been published in print and online by lit mags and small press venues including Triadæ Magazine, Poetry Breakfast, In Between Hangovers, Beatnik Cowboy, Dope Fiend Daily, Under The Bleachers, Rye Whiskey Review, Horror Sleaze Trash, Zombie Logic Review, Tuck Magazine, Outlaw Poetry, and several others. James mainly spends his days writing poetry, but also enjoys quality time with family and cooking Cajun cuisine. To read more of his work visit:
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