random encounter with the man

landlord sent over
some hired goons
to have a look at my room
the handyman apoigized
i smiled and bared my blood-shot eyes

suprise surprise,
can we come inside
don't see why not
but i'm smoking pot

3 old dudes with degrees
walk and they talk
call some backup
ignore the obvious smell
was it fun for them or hell?

my vision unnaturally sharp
my stomach unusually tight
gotta get a grip
then i'll be alright

crank the tunes
make a list
friday night,
should i get pissed?

we'll see we'll see

not enough money to buy what i need
i'm in a pinch now, i'm paying for my greed
turn my eyes red,
dull the throb in my head
go lie in my bed,
why medicate when you can sleep instead?

i took tylenol
the pain didn't even stall
so i'm smokin' and drinkin'
opiate's what i'm thinkin'
too tired to go
in an hour or so