Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026

Rise and Shine

"...no time to waste on a dirty glass...

Rise And Shine

Shaking hands
reach for the bottle
no time to waste
on a dirty glass

A long pull
feel the whiskey
burn

Bloodshot eyes
stare at the sun

Light a cigarette
breath deep
think about
starting the day






Article © Dan Holt. All rights reserved.
Published in the June 28, 2021 issue .
Image(s) are public domain.
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