I like to be high,
And not wear my seatbelt
While I drive.
And I like steer with my knee,
And send some texts
While I’m at it.
Not because I want to
Wreck my car,
Or hit someone else,
Or die.
But because life is
Too short, and I just
Don’t have the time
To really give a shit.
Lou Rasmus is an independent author from Chicago, IL. His works are largely focused on exploring the meaning of life – or lack thereof – while the themes of love, relationships, and self-loathing are also central to many of his stories. His upcoming novel, Primrose Isle, will be his third self-published title. Grapefruit Juice, a collection of bitter poems and short stories, and DEAD RED FISH, his semi-autobiographical debut novel about a young man coming to age on a road trip with his childhood friends, are also available on Amazon. View more posts
