she needs someone to tell her

By Boyd Johnson

she shone gold
with beerlight
and hopes
so high
you could climb them to the stars
and see
everything thats good about anyone.

it was the death of her.

no matter how many times
you lied
to her
the gold shines through.

if you’re the next guy,
give it a good once over.
keep it shining.
and tell her
to put the drink down.