There is no sense
being first in line,
they are always out.
There is no sense
filling in those potholes,
they’ll just reappear.
There’s no sense
starting over,
you’ve already
done that.
There is no sense
asking her to marry you,
she’ll only
complicate things.
There’s no sense
buying that new car,
there’s nowhere
to go.
There’s no sense
planning for old age,
if you get there
you’re already toast.
There’s no sense
calling the cops,
they’ll just take
you in.
There’s no sense
counting on god,
that line’s been cut
long ago.
There’s no sense
getting up -
just lay there
like the old dog
you are
and take it
on the chin
and wait
for the hammer
to fall.
I’m just telling you.