Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Night Owls

“You know what it is Jim,”
He began to explain with
His head hung low and both
Elbows on the bar. “I think I
Just feel alone.” Jim gave the
Comment its due respect then
Slighted; “Well, you got me
Don’t you?” He looked up,
But not toward Jim, and sighed
A little. “Yeah, I do. But it just
Aint the same, Jimmy, as a
Person I can truly get to know.”

Jim should have been offended,
But knew exactly what he meant.
And suddenly, Jim realized they
Were both alone. Two men, friends,
Just sitting at a bar; alone together.

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