Keizer, Oregon

In my hometown I’m the only one

that ever leaves.

In my hometown everyone keeps

their lettermans on their front door.

In my hometown every building

is ten years younger than me.

In my hometown the gas attendants

at the 76 forgive you with a conversation.

In my hometown everyone leaves

their garage doors unlocked.

In my hometown we let coyotes

meet in blackberry churches.

In my hometown we’re 20 minutes

from Hell and three seconds from

getting out of there.