of whiskey & sadness: for Frank

it comes in waves
this sadness
that overwhelms him
these tears that flow
two rivers from his eyes
irrigating his cheeks
draining into his mouth
these bitter tears
that whiskey
his old friend
has long since stopped
bringing comfort
or joy

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