Monday, April 26, 2021

A Pretend Beatle by Dan Provost

Jimmy wanted everyone to know he enjoyed the Beatles rhythm section…
Rain was the best song the fab four ever recorded, reminding anyone in earshot.
No one cared.
“They” continued to laugh at him.
 
He took an old broom, cut himself a wig from mother’s corpse.
…and performed as Paul McCartney most nights.
 
The fake Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass in tow.
 
The state hospital staff had to drag him to bed sometimes.
 
Facility ordinance prohibited his concerts to go past
 
8 P.M.

Love it!





Dan Provost's poetry has been published throughout the small press for a number of years.  Some recent publications include: Ariel Chart, Poetical Review, Merak Magazine, Oddball Magazine, Deuce Coupe, Misfit Magazine, the Rye Whiskey Review, Cajun Mutt Press and the Dope Fiend Daily.  He has two books coming out in 2020.  Under the Influence of Nothingness by Kung Fu Treachery Press and Rattle of a Realizer, published by Whiskey City Press.  He lives in Berlin, New Hampshire with his wife Laura and dog Bella.



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