Karl Koweski on the Other Side of the
a lifetime of moments
I never realized
Eric had a drinking problem
until he killed himself
he always seemed so happy
at the tavern
content to wile away the hours
drinking draft beer and
playing nine ball
eventually returning to his apt
for a few hours sleep
before clocking in
at the factory
whenever he mentioned
his ex wife and his ex kids
it was never with
any bitterness or malcontent
there were things
he might have done differently
if given the chance
no different than any of us
never given the chance
yeah, when I heard he
swallowed the bullet
I bought a pitcher of Coors
set down in front of his stool
furthest away
from the slot machines
Kristy turned down the jukebox
clicked off the television
a moment of silence
as each one of us prayed
please god
don’t let me be
the next to fall apart
© Copyright Karl Koweski 2004