“I was gonna hang out with that pajamas man
and then I didn’t
thinking about heading over to that bar
Ask to play some music for them for some
cash
maybe grab a beer, tacos, ask -
for a job
wonder if I’ll find that cool pajamas man
think I’ll busk outside the Ace Hardware and
convenience store, Ragin Cagin
see if the other poor people will tip me since -
can’t get over to the game
over to the rich part of town
think I’ll wonder around
throw my heart around with my guitar
don’t throw my heart around, being a whore
see what I can make
see what’s in store
make some money
Since it’s not like going to the candy store
with that Jewish man I dated
gotta be good
gotta be a good girl
like my dog
don’t be a whore.
Gonna take myself to the candy store
on my own terms
talk to my friend in another way
don’t be a whore.
today.
today
today.”
~ Kelly Alexandra Hoff, “bars and guitars,”
Sunday, July 24, 2022; 10:49am
Ragin Cagin - Ragin’ Cajun
classical guitar & bandana & tree, © Kelly Alexandra Hoff, 2022
red backpack & coin jar in my backyard, © Kelly Alexandra Hoff, 2022
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