Trusty Muse

Sometimes
I have my hand
elbow deep
in a bag of Cheetos
and wonder
Am I a good poet?

I could explore
the mysteries of being
or the depths of the soul

but then I lick my fingers
and think

Goddamn!
Jalapeno cheese
is way better than flamin' hot!

Fuck you Lord Byron

© 2009 Lee Kitzis