BASTARD
Life can be such a bastard
All kidding aside;
A lunatic fucktard
That can't be denied.
It’s a bitch and relentless.
The conflicts are real.
The battles are endless
And mighty surreal
She will taunt and guffaw
While you beg for the dregs,
And flaunt all your flaws
When you're on your last leg.
Moreover the victories
Outweigh the defeats,
If you don't let self pity
Force you to retreat.
Steer clear of the scoffers,
Don’t show them your frown
Take whatever life offers,
And turn it around.
When it’s over don’t linger,
Get over yourself.
Then flourish “the finger”
And get the hell out.
Naomi Hinshaw-Hersh
12/1/2019