Two Americas

Both are blinded
In the gluttony
Hedonism
Sour odor of cigarettes and bourbon
On the Strip.
Jewelry laden
Plump couple
Balding
Clown makeup
Leggings and boots
Holding hands
Oblivious,
Eating from bowls of frozen yogurt
Topped with fudge and Butterfinger crumbs.
They push past a
Shriveled old man
Sitting in the corner at the
Sports book
Coughing
Counting his coins and
Sucking his cheeks,
Praying that Detroit will score
One more run
Before he heads to his apartment
Behind the pawnshop.

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