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Hookers on Archer Avenue

Michael Lee Johnson

Late evening, early morning,
I search the night for whores,
young and bloody with desires.
The night streets are silent streets
except for the hookers and the Johns.
One wants the pushing of groins
the other green eyes in dollar bills
are sacred treasures
the snatch of the wallet, a consecrated craft.
Both hit the streets quickly
satisfy the needs quickly
finish in different directions quickly.
I’m an old buck now rich with memories
more than movement, talking the trash,
taking the porn pictures,
peeking Tom expert with a naked eye,
snooping around department store
corners, and dumpy old alleyways.
My hair is gray, my teeth eroding,
my thoughts leaning toward prayer
A.M. Catholic mass,
finishing off the early morning
with a lethargic walk
to pick up my social security check
comforts my needs.

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