I met an 8-ball
at a dive bar
asked it a question
“why does this
always happen to me”
it looked at me
no, it stared at me
I grabbed it
by the collar
shook it
I said
“Am I cursed or something?”
it quietly replied
most likely
it is certain
it is decidedly so
without a doubt
yes, definitely
as I see it, yes
I looked down
took a drink
took two drinks
whispered
“Will things ever change?”
it looked up at me
cold reply
don’t count on it
my sources say no
outlook not so good
very doubtful
loser