Something about Jack,
the first sip,
gave me courage
I was able to ask
why you lack accountability
so severely
Why a womanizer,
like you,
can advise two daughters
Why a scammer, a thief,
such as yourself,
asks why I broke the law
Why a man like you,
with so many addictions,
tells me not to drink
Why the atheist
who raised an atheist
tells me to believe
Why can you be a hypocrite?
Why are you better than me?
Alone again,
onto another sip
without any answers.
Jenna Restel is a New Jersey based writer.
She explores grief, memory, trauma and bad habits. You may find her published poetry in Keeping the Flame Alive, Bionik Pu$$y, The Khaotic Good, and more. Upcoming issues of Cajun Mutt Press, Orenaug Mountain and Rust Belt Press will feature her poems as well.
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