Circa 2008?

That was more painful

Than I ever could have guessed.

I feel more disdain for

The leaders of which I'm blessed.

It can only be considered a wonder

That I made it through without vocal blunder.

Propping toothpicks to keep eyes open,

Frolicking in my happy place,

Dreaming of scoring dope 'n

Microbrews by the case,

Pinching myself because the pain

Keeps me somewhat awake,

Looking at the carpet stain

That spilled iced tea did make,

Wondering if disposing sewer waste

Would be a great change of career,

Ridding myself of the bitter taste

If cyanide bills would appear.

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That was more numbing

Than I could have feared,

Brilliant minds made dumber,

Faces lapsed into blank stares.