I fail so swiftly!
How easy it is to spend,
when plenty of local poets flock to greet me,
and I meet so many other friendly people,
the hotel such an easy place to celebrate
by ordering fancy food and drinks for all.
Ever since I learned that Uncle Manuel
is really my father, I’ve wondered whether I will
turn out to be a drunkard too.
Apparently I already am.
Too much rum, all the money gone,
raucous fights,
wild behavior,
until I find myself
evicted,
escorted
out the door
by a stern
police chief.