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me and my liver
by Steve Patterson → (All Poetry by Steve Patterson)
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went to the doc today
had ta'hear what he had to say

he asked me...
"you ever thought about your liver?"
i said "no doc... what does that deliver?"

he asked..."how much do you drink?"

i paused and wanted ta' lie...

but i didn't

hell why try...

i drink 'till i stink

so i answered..."ok doc...
i drink a lot"

he looked at me and shook his head
then he said..."go ahead."

"but if you do, before your thru
you'll be dead...and that be the true ...the choice is up to you."

so i came away
straight away
and bought a fifth
just so i could understand the man
damn

i'm damned if i do
i'm damned if i don't

quit drinkin'
or start sinkin'

o well
o hell
if i i do
nor if i don't

won't live
forever
so forget my liver

have another round on me
see

me and my liver
we both did decide
to slip & slide
ta' do the hide away
'cause we all gotta' go
sometime anyway


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 Reviews of "me and my liver"
Reviewed on April 30, 2004
oh, dear...the news may not be good, but you delivered this with a wicked sense of humor! they say humor IS good for whatever ails you...hope you feel better soon; you are in my prayers!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on April 30, 2004
lol...while the subject here is serious, there is also a good dose of humor here...I have often said the same thing about the few cigs I allow myself to have...I know it is bad for the health, but...I love to smoke. Which is more important...living an extra five years or so, or thoroughly enjoying the time I have?
Good job here, Steve

Reviewed by john zimmerman
Reviewed on April 30, 2004
Steve,

Good poem!

the only thing stinking is the thinking

john+

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on April 29, 2004
Your right, gotta die, Steve, why not die happy or at least sloshed...Peace thru Drunkeness, Ed & Rufuz (wish I could still drink without getting sick all the time, I got to stick to the herb, when I can find it)

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on April 29, 2004
Steve, I know that your liver must be well pickeled by now. Bill


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