Used to Drink

Used to drink Pernod

Till my insides, an inferno

Said ‘No’

Schooners of sherry

Soon as merry

Sick, very

So I drank rum

Yo ho ho as they come

Sore bum

What’s nice is

Gin with lemon slices

Made me grin. Did me in

Turned to lager (Special Brew)

Went gaga

So will you

Downed tequila

Soon down at heel, ah

It’s a killer

Odd dram of malt

Gave the old liver a jolt

Called a halt.

Mineral water

Herb tea

Beers (alcohol-free)

Cheers! I deserve a pat on the back…

(Next year maybe give up cocaine and smack.)