The Royalties
He’s looking through
The 2024 tax form
That documents
The royalties
From his first book
It’s been a while
Since the book
Was released
And he hasn’t
Thought about sales
In a long time
He made less than
Ten bucks
Last year
Obviously he’s
An underground favorite
Poised for posthumous fame.
Taylor Dibbert is a poet in Washington, DC. He’s author of, most recently, “Takoma.”
Good punch line and I know the feeling.
Thanks, Stephen!
Hah! I think you’re describing me at various points in my life/career! Good one and I bet a lot of people can relate to it.
Thanks, Scott!