Closing Time-Semisonic

fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice and the American way
Originally uploaded by lapinfille.

Ok...
Went to the Mall
could not stand the Soundtrack
It was ten times worse than the Grocery Store Music
I mean it was good Music and all
But it hurt

Lyrics seem to hit me soooo very hard
and Today...they were making me cry...and that was NOT my Purpose of the Day
So I strolled as much as I possibly could
Gazed at others
Hit the Bookstore
gazed at Others
Got back into the car
Went to Walgreens
gazed again at some Guy buying a Hallmark card

SHIT...
That was IT
ENOUGH!!!!!!

Went to a Bar
NOW...the dilemna here is Which Bar?
It is 1 o''clock in the afternoon
Where do you go?
Alone
To smoke and get a few beers?

I ended up at a Very Good Choice...
a place with Food
But a Bar as well
And this funny wierd Trvia Game that singles just sit and play to pass the time without looking bored and ALONE.

I opted out of the Trivia game...took a napkin and a pen and started to write down some thoughts... with beer, and cigarette in tow.

The guy to my left...one stool in between us was a charm...I picked my seat very carefully.
A Ceramic Tile salesman
32 years of age

Evidently he needed a bit of assistance on the Trivia Game!!!
We laughed
We WOn
We Left...after a few beers...a few cigs...and a few extra enamored glances.

Shared first names (only)
He told me he was a regular there
The bartender admitted to the fact
He works out of his home most of the time
We left at the very same time
into the parking lot together
He saw me in my car
We turned in two different directions

Coulda' stayed till Closing TIme

DAMN

I HATE mySELF

Diggin into a movie on the couch
"The Notebook"
and some Edy's Drumstick Ice cream