May 19th, 1978 11:45 a.m. poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


"Fifteen to Twelve" Cathy poem
notes to myself
Reasonably  sober
Painstakingly precise
Everything was washed
Listen to the sad music
It was going to get better
Remember?
You said so yourself
New job.
Opportunity
Girlfriend maybe
   "Maybe this time...."
Car getting fixed
Getting?
This slump has lasted two years
I've got to get out

            or   go   crazy

Nervous breakdowns are just
   something we read about
            
            ?

        God, help me
       
1978

copyright 2001 Michael F. Nyiri