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Saying No
by George J. Carroll → (All Poetry by George J. Carroll)
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They talk a lot about rum,

But I can't think if I ever had some.

Mostly a beer drinker when I drank,

And what I drank would fill a tank.

 

Rarely got drunk, to my way of thinking,

But was high on many a night.

Dog gone it just tastes so good,

And left me feeling kinda tight.

 

Been many a year since my last brew.

Just lost the habit and almost a wife too.

Can't say I miss it though.

Just learned how to say no.

 


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Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on November 20, 2014
I wish more people had the courage to say no. I work with alot of these people and sometimes it gets very stressful.

hug
Kathy

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on November 11, 2014
... yes, moderation is the key, G. But you can get kinda high on the ability to hold resolve, I'm finding, having adopted a no-wheat-no-caffeine-no-dairy-no-or-only-a-small-glass-of-alcohol diet over the past few months to try to shift this chronic fatigue. So pleased you chose your wonderful wife over the demon drink, though, thank Heavens. You therefore have no regrets. Stay strong and well, dear friend. xx

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on November 8, 2014
Drank my first drink, smoked my first cigarette, and kissed my first lady all on the same day. Haven't had time for whisky or cigarettes since.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 7, 2014
all in moderation ... like that guy in the commercial says "keep thirsty my friend"

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 7, 2014
I like Bacardi light, it mixes well with orange juice… As does Jim Beam for a different flavor.

For reason of taste only, I said, "no," to beer when I was a teenager. That made me an outcast among my fellow Wisconsinites, all trying for the biggest beer belly they could get. I credit my trim torso to never drinking beer.

In the meantime, a glass of wine at dinner, is very fine.

As for your taste in beer, from what I can tell, it never slowed you down.

Ron

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on November 7, 2014
a powerful word and write

Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on November 6, 2014
Excellent poetic thoughts infused in this masterpiece George! As for me, I worked out all day today. Wine after a workout just will not do. Give me a V-8 or grape juice, thank you!

Well done!

John Michael

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 6, 2014
Points well made, George. Love and blessings to you,

Regis

Reviewed on November 6, 2014
Jocular write about teetering on the brink of trouble and choosing the best path for you. This was entertaining as well as a good lesson. Thank you George! Be well, Kathy


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