Charlie

is someone who lives on the
edge he stinks wears old
give-aways pees his pants and
farts no matter who’s around
except in the presence of ladies

definitely knows his booms are
something to behold not
knowing flatulence is the nicer
way to express his presence.

Takes his bicycle and tears around
town not caring for a helmet
can’t afford it
safer on the sidewalk---
the law says no

charms everyone who knows
his smile says it all.

No cares not afraid of the cops
doesn’t really break the law
just bends it
a little nip now and then
gives him speed

someone stole his bike last week
took days to find fixed the
one who did the taking
won’t be around for a time.

Up and about then Charlie’s to
our apt and spends a visit
soon wheels off. Works with
horses at the Racetrack building
other side of town---

got to go last departing words
horsies need me.

© Richard L. Provencher