25

Got to get over

That he left, because he's back

Choosing to be here

24

Defendant speaks through

Two interpreters to say

"I did it, Regret."

23

Been taking lunch break

to Spring For Coffee with Gabe

Jury duty brews.

22

...and week two begins

testimony continues

take notes, can't keep still

21

See, I have money

but it can be hard to spend

Used to not-having

20

when I wake early

no response to my good-byes

just harumph, harumph

19

Early morning dreams

Wine box "Wouldn't it be nice"

sitting in my mind.

18

The things of note:

he got job, Poweraxe show,

rain made our shoes soaked.

17

In the jury box

I don't form opinion,

keep an open mind

16

worry about work

they'll have to live without me.

Juror 1 for trial

15

Jury Duty Day

mostly waiting, hear others

day ends with sitting.

14

Perma-grin. In awe.

But I have a valentine.

Stoned, and music plays.

13

Drink Hot Lemonade

And smile as our regulars

Drink coffee, talk, live.

12

awake in cold loft

above Vlad the Retailer

slink out, open shop

11

Speed back, plus errands

So rock band can use cafe

as their dressing room

10

bat his choice around

question the worth, the response

save it for never

9

decide to return

to the place our souls settle

we don't question it

8

Familiar, yes

But not at all the same as

Can't contain smile though

7

Midnight rendezvous

Leads us to Joshua Tree

+ new beginnings.

6

Another rough day

I try to make my own way

Unsure of future

5

Back to simple fact

I make friends with anyone

So I'm not alone

4

planning, or pounding,

on this not-my typewriter

because i need to

3

pledge drive - answer phones

it's early but i wasn't

sleeping anyway

2

she helps me fold clothes

and rework my furniture

accept how things are

1

breath through smokes, count down.

I'll call it his vacation.

left with kiss, and cat.