Monday, March 3, 2025

Reading Richard Brautigan Drunk By Dan Flore III


I closed the book after reading a passage

it almost grounded me


I needed to step into clearer waters

I was too drunk


it was almost a holy experience

reading him

almost


I remember thinking

I should have read

the Bible





Dan Flore III’s writings have appeared in many publications. He is the author of several books, the latest being EVERYTHING MUST GO. (Cajun Mutt Press)

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