A5:
we’re old now, babe.
we got gray in our chests
hearts that beat
a little slower
because of the nicotine
it’s not the time to jump
on the Eggplant Express
just yet
we can ride a few more
mornings
before we have to ride
in something
that is covered in lights.
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Email Joshua Robert Joshua Robert Long is an American-born poet from Yellow Springs, Ohio. In addition to his books, his work has appeared in numerous places including: AURCO Journal, Spork Press, Burning Word Literary Journal, Fresh Fish by Walleyed Press, The Hog Creek Review, The Journal @ OSU, Over The CounterCulture Magazine, and many others. He is a regular contributor to The Mixtape Series (mixtapebooks.com) and his own blog (joshuarobertlong.com)
