C- Desperation Tavern

he sits at the bar
makes small talk with the blonde barmaid
orders a gin and tonic
downs it and waits

an older couple is locked in a kiss
another couple is getting acquainted
and he sits alone
listening to live covers of classic rock songs

he gets drunk before leaving
talks to every woman he sees
hoping he'll find someone before the night is through
so he doesn't have to leave with death again