"I Can Stop Anytime". A poem by Marilyn A. Hudson

I can Stop Any Time

A poem By Marilyn A. Hudson, 2015

I don’t really need that drink.

No matter what others may think.

Just pour me one to be kind.

Then another, if you wouldn’t mind.

I can walk away anytime from this bar!

There’s another one not very far.

I meet the most interesting sort

Sharing a beer, some whiskey, or port.

I’m much bigger than any bottle;

But don’t let me linger, wait, and dawdle.

For I am a charmer, if  you loosen my tongue.

I’ve been to the wars and won every one!

I’m a master of my fate as I look in my glass.

Every problem, sorrow, and sadness will pass-

Leaving me bright, witty, and gay;

At least until the brink of day.

Hear me clear - I can stop anytime.

No, no mister - I don’t need your dime.

I ‘m ragged, rough, and I’m tough!

But of this sweet poison there’s never enough…