The Bus Left

Jeff was late.

Once again, he felt the weight of things left behind,

Not done well, and screaming in his head,

”Why don’t you finally get straight?”

He could have interviewed for the job.

Crewing on a cruise boat

Wasn’t the worst job he could screw up,

Plus there were ripe ladies to checkout.

But no! Below his non-existent standard,

By which he had no place to live, no money

And probably a deserved reputation

Of not being nice…on occasion.

Jeff’s ex buddy, Lew, could help,

If he could just get past Lew’s wife.

He’s got money, and a good sense of humor.

She has a long memory.

Tom owes him a flop on his couch.

“In the day” he crashed at Jeff’s pad.

Of course, he might remember some stuff Jeff did.

Oh fuck, it’s worth a try.

God, if I have to ask Mom for another loan,

I’m gonna feel really bad.

I think that will put my six loan tab at $1200.

If Dad finds out… shit, shit, shit!!