The Roach Jar –
a disgusting gross collection
of joint ends laden with old spit, tar, resin, and charcoal
Saved in an old quart jar.
When opened, it smelled foul – reeked!
The first instinct was repugnance,
But re-rolled into a fresh joint
– or smoked in a pipe –
It could get you high.
The little bugs were saved for months
– kept on the spice shelf next to the garlic and paprika-
until a rainy day made it a necessity.
Not a pleasant smoke,
but it did the job
– produced the desired state –
(cough, cough)
(First published 9/18/11)
