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Alcohol

by Charles E Minshall

I'm not an alcoholic,
But occasionally I drink.
My wife says any occasion
A total untruth I think.

But every now and then
For me to survive,
I need a little help
From a wee nip after five.

11/02/2002

Posted on 11/03/2002
Copyright © 2025 Charles E Minshall

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Anne Engelen on 11/03/02 at 08:56 AM

Sounds like being in denial to me...lol *smile*

Posted by Quentin S Clingerman on 11/04/02 at 12:34 AM

As a tetotaller I'm with your wife! LOL! Cleverly written in the wonderful Minshall style!

Posted by Lori I Wolfe on 11/04/02 at 01:15 AM

Now is that 5 am ... or 5 pm ... or both? *grins* love the poem ... =-)

Posted by JD Clay on 11/04/02 at 05:29 PM

I detect a bit-o-Irish in this one Charlie boy. Nicely done ol' chap. Peace...

Posted by David R Spellman on 11/07/02 at 02:25 AM

I'm with you there Charles!

Posted by Rommel Cruz on 12/12/02 at 12:59 PM

sure, sure not an alcoholic *snickers*. lol. grrr i cant drink alcohol in another 3 months. *sigh*

Posted by Mary Ellen Smith on 02/16/03 at 07:11 AM

(hic)

Posted by Melanie A Bennett on 03/05/03 at 04:02 AM

Well at least you wait until after 5 (that is pm right? ) :o) ~Mel~

Posted by Agnes Eva on 04/02/03 at 03:57 AM

A "wee nip"!! hahaaha. love it

Posted by Kara Hayostek on 05/07/03 at 05:45 AM

Very funny! As long as you dont drink before 11am ur not an alcoholic :-)

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