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Jay Sizemore
Jay Sizemore

Nov 17, 2020

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Day Drunk Philosopher

A poem

Photo by rashid khreiss on Unsplash

The doctor says I should quit
drinking. It’s not so much
a suggestion, as a medical order,
since alcohol exacerbates
the acid reflux that is scarring
my esophagus, enough that
I’ve had trouble swallowing
my food.

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Jay Sizemore

Jay Sizemore

Provocative truth teller, author of 19 poetry collections. Cat dad. Dog dad. Currently working from Portland, Oregon. Learn more at: Jaysizemore.com.

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