my friend turned
33 last week
we drank
a few beers
and discussed
what he had
and had not done
in his life
where he was
heading.
he spoke of his
accomplishments
college degree,
professional position
getting paid the big bucks,
big fancy house, nice cars,
with a wife and
a few kids
running around.
his ego
was on a high
so i asked
did you know
Jesus died at 33?
did you start your own religion?
turn water into wine?
bring someone back
from the dead?
always promote
good over evil?
well,
there is always next year.
we drank
more beer
talked about
when the yankees
would win
the next series
and he said,
you know what
i bet Jesus was never
arrested for public
intoxication after
running drunk across a
baseball field
while mooning
the fans.
my reply…
you know what
you’re right,
you win.
Casey Quinn is a writer of prose and poetry. He is also the editor of the online magazine Short Story Library.
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March 31st, 2009 at 12:11 am
Amusing, yet philosophical piece.
A great read!
March 31st, 2009 at 3:11 am
Hey Casey,
Very nice. I like this one, made me smile.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:44 am
Very well constructed poem. Interesting multiple rhythms which flow beautifully.
Point aside: I never heard of “arrested for public intoxication.” I have heard of people passing out cold on the street for over-intoxication and given lodging for the night at the cheapest place in town – the local jail. But that’s not arrest. The judge will arrange some sort of rehabilitating habitation in the morning.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:27 am
As always, Casey, an enjoyable read. Well done.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:49 am
I enjoyed this a lot, Casey. Very interesting poem. It does make one think…
March 31st, 2009 at 11:23 am
Thanks everyone for reading and taking the time to leave a comment. It is really appreciated -
March 31st, 2009 at 11:34 am
oh and Roberta head over to google and just type the phrase “arrested for public intoxication” you will find page after page of it -
March 31st, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Very well written, likable, yet gives me something to muse over. I would have shortened the title to “33″ and be done with it, but that’s just me.
March 31st, 2009 at 2:43 pm
An amusing, yet thought-provoking poem on the passing of time… Nicely done.
March 31st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
LOL!
–dj
April 1st, 2009 at 3:34 am
Casey Quinn – I took your advice, and went to the Google listings. That was in a place I never lived, Arkansas – a strange local law probably trying to raise money with bailouts instead of raising taxes. Kinda hard on the local restaurants though, since half a glass of wine is intoxicating to some physiques. Maybe they don’t have any restaurants there. Thanks for the warning about Arkansas.
April 1st, 2009 at 8:07 pm
hahahah!! Great piece!