Emmy Lou



He packed his suitcase

Hurriedly 

After today's factory shift

He would retrieve it.

If she were home

Few words would issue.

If she were absent

All the better.

Daughter Michelle

Staying at her friend's

A couple of nights.


No real hassle here.

Couldn't say there were fights.

Only a common understanding

That booze was the enemy

And competitor.

And booze was winning.


A little space and

Desperate resolve perhaps?

Bringing the answer?



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