It Doesn't Make Sense

Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBAZoRBDD9k

One of the first times I
went to jail, it was in
Polk County for
public intox.
Drunk in public.
I was homeless for years,
where else was I supposed
to get drunk?

They took me to the
station booked me, and gave
me my phonecall.
I called the bail bonds.
They wanted collateral.
I didn't have anything.
To act tough, I said,
"F**k you." and hung up.

The cop asked if I felt suicidal.
I didn't but in my drunken
stupor, I said,
"I wish I were dead, you f*****g pig."

My next steps were to a small
room with a drain in the middle of
the floor.  They had me strip all my
clothes off and gave me a paper gown.
It was the worst ten hours in jail I
ever spent.
Then, I did wish I was dead.

I was released the next morning.
Kind of sober, and kind of glad to
be alive.
I changed into my clothes.
I found two valiums in my back pocket.
I took them quickly and thought I
need to find a safer place to
get drunk.

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBAZoRBDD9k
Here is a link to my YouTube channel where I read my poetry from my recently published books, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems, It's Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump to the Madhouse, and Sleep Always Calls. They are all available on Amazon.
www.thomaswcase.com

Reviews

[keith]

there is always another to impede a good drunk
without compassion without understanding without conscience
we are a don't give a fuk country after all

it takes a drunk to know the drunk ... empathy don't fill the glass
you are doin good pal keep standin tall

[Thomas W Case]

I truly appreciate it. Thank you.

[Buddhistboy73]

An honest portrayal of a life situation here.....kinda illuminating too....

I liked the humour of the final line ....:)

BB73

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it.

[red93]

Life on the Front-line, Life as it can be when things get out of control. This is Fabulous Stream of Consciousness Raw Word Thomas. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated

[Neha agrawal]

You’ve written something that feels important. Lovely work.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you very much

[Michael Sun Bear]

Thanks for sharing your experiences Thomas. I have never been to jail but more than once, being considered a danger to myself and others,I have been locked into one of those windowless, toiletless concrete cells at the back of the hospital ER, suffered those endless hours of withdrawal, been refused medication by sadistic nurse/jailers, truly wished to die. I know firsthand what a small yet beautiful blessing it was to find those two valiums. I am feeling sick just thinking about those times. Your writing always speaks strongly to me. Thanks again. MSB

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, my friend.

[Soren]

I loved the gritty and raw feel of this poem it presents the life of one down on their luck and with little left to loose. Nicely written Thomas

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Soren]

You are most welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Such an interesting twist at the end...the lesson learned is not to get drunk but find the safer place.
Paper gowns are like hospital gowns...not very private.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much

[Grumpie]

Interesting read, a perspective I've never experienced. Curt, to the point, no bullsh*t. I'm happy you've chosen to write, thanks for the transparency.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[John the Baptist]

I can see where your fine poetry comes from, Thomas. Life's lessons can be a b***h.

[Thomas W Case]

Yes they can. Thank you.