aaron kliner

Disappointment

My sister, Lucy, always says "Jesus"
When she is disappointed in me,
Feels I am lacking,
Or off a bit:

"Jack?"
"Hmm?"
"Answer me."
"I'm sorry?"
"Are you worried?"
"About?"
"Jesus," she hissed,
Then spoke slowly,
"You-Don't-Know-Where-Your-Wife-Is
And-You-Haven't-For-Twenty-Four-Hours."
"Right."
"So, aren't you worried?"

With that, I quickly finished my Johnny Walker,
Told Lucy I loved her,
Then left her at the bar,
Tapping her fingernail to her teeth
And shaking her head in disappointment.