'Ten' Minutes Into A Happy Hour Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

The key to success?
Don't let anyone know,
'Successful' is 'your' life.
Keep it to yourself.

If you feel forced to speak,
When asked.
Especially from those who probe,
And wish to know...
'Are you 'still' doing that? '

Say 'yeah! '
Nothing else.
A 'yeah' will do it!

Then in the peaceful confines,
Where you are relaxed...
And away from those self indulged in BS.
Do your thing!
And become successful at it!
Folks will one day realize,
Just how resourceful you are.

Giving them a reason to wonder,
Why you are happier than they are...
And you are leaving them,
'Ten' minutes into a happy hour.
Without having a drink.
OR complaining about co-workers or a boss!

'He's gay! ',
Those dudes sipping on a Sloe Gin Fizz whisper!
As they pretend to play pool!
While eyeing chicks drinking bottles of 'Bud'
Who either flirt or ignore.
~Why?
He hasn't got a dropp of ass! ~

'Man,
You gon' take your shot or not? '