Pool Shark Tank
by Steve Barker


I like to beat my girl

at pool
in a bar

when all the guys are watching
the old guys
who come alone
put their names on the chalkboard
hoping I’ll lose

I’m not so good

but I’ll beat my girl

it’s hard
when they’re watching
her ass
hoping I’ll scratch

I watch through my hat

drool dripping with Bud
down their prickly chins
usually
I win
with my girl

but when no one’s watching

she beats me
just cause
she doesn’t
want to play with’em either

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Steve graduated with a BFA in creative writing from Chapman University. Currently he is a member of the write2die poets and is also compiling a poetry book called When it Rains From the Ground Up. When he’s not writing, he works in the service industry and would like to take this time to let everyone know how important it is to tip your server.

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