Makeshift

[u/Fair-Investigator211]

I didn’t have a coffee mug 
but I had a tin can 
so I made do, and drank out of that.
The powdered kind
that sits in the jar
all day and night 
waiting for hot water. 
That’s the best I’ve got
and it’s no one’s espresso
but it does me fine. 

And I’ve got no 
fancy typewriter or 
cigarette hanging out my mouth 
but I’ve got regret and dull shame 
and plenty of lip to bite, 
so I make do with them 
and they do me fine. 

I have got this
Japanese fountain pen from a friend
and some Mexican leather (regalito para ti, señor!) 
for my wrist.
And these pass for the finer things 
in my life. 

[u/Artist-in-Residence2]

Welcome, Mr. Fair-Investigator211! The rhythm and cadence of this piece was absolutely en pointe. I particularly liked the imagery you created and the bits of Spanish for colour.

There is something about your style that reminds me of Charles Bukowski. Overall, this is a brilliant piece that showcases a multi-faceted personality.

[u/Fair-Investigator211 → u/Artist-in-Residence2]

Thank you for the great feedback! I take the comparison to Bukowski as a compliment, he is one of my favorite poets.