5 Pounds

A man with scars on his leg crouched down next 

To the convenience store that I went to as the

Bus proudly lumbered by at the

Speed of 10. 


With no more cash, I walked deliberately

Unbelievably moralistically unflinchingly

Passed him even though I did have

5 more pounds in my

Canvas bag.


My Shakespeare was next to the 5 pounds which

According to Horace must had

Greatly delightfully educated

Me.