THE PIGKEEPER’S DAUGHTER

It seemed like life to me—
The joy of traveling
Is worth the loss.
Did you find any more believers?

There goes my salutation;
I’ve seen the pictures.
Legendary shackshakers—
Too far away!

August is out,
I wonder why no June.
Take off for the south side
Of a dank alley that month.

I could white knuckle it
For a couple hours,
If I plan my relapse right.
It could be a real hoot.

Pragmatic like that—
They should have lived so long.
Had a sign that warned:
“Beware the fucking reindeer.”

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Collaboration with MsHellion.