How can heaven exist
in both an empty and full bottle
of whisky? Prayers slurred
words circling the toilet
at 2 AM, while the next morning
waits like a vengeful god,
ready to remind me I still exist.
Richard LeDue (he/him) lives in Norway House, Manitoba, Canada. He writes poems. His last collection, “Another Another,” was released from Alien Buddha Press in May 2025.

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