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She Used to be a Counselor
Mister Jones, I was sent here to reform your chart’s prediction,
I need to do a back ground on what causes your addiction,
Were You born of a single parent from a relationship dissolved,
No ma’am , he’s no relation , but I think he was involved,
Then you’re an only child with no siblings to contest,
No ma’am , I got all the gibblings Momma ate the rest,
Would you say that alcohol reduced you to this rank,
No Ma’am I think it was the kinda whiskey that I drank,
Mister jones I’m not on the same train of thought with you,
Never been on a train ma’am, but I rode a horse or two,
Don’t never drink on a horse, I gotta warn you ma’am,
A twelve pack in a saddle bag, it don’t fit worth a damn,
Let’s not get off the subject Jones, I guess I’m not too clear,
No, ma’am, I git off alright, but tryin to stand’s a fear,
We’re not getting anywhere, it’s hopeless , I’m believing’
No ma’am , I like your story; go on, don’t be leaving,
OK, What’s it feel like to get drunk and lose your mind,
Ma’am it’s kinda hard explaining to a lady of your kind,
You see you ain’t a swinger or lady of the night,
And them’s the kind I entertain until it’s plum daylight,
Whiskey pulls the curtain down on all your heavy thinkin ,
And Your memory disappears with that tasty stuff you’re drinkin,
But Mister Jones you’re doin wrong and know it, I can bet,
Yes ma’am , but doin what I’m doin, is what I’m tryin to forget,
You see a memory ain’t worth having if it causes you distress,
And it’s all these bad memories that makes my life a mess,
Yes I need reformin, I‘m headed straight for ruin,
But you Ma’am, need informin a little hands on doin,
You’re an AA counselor , but you’re prettier than most.
How about you join me in a little breakfast toast.
Try this, ain’t that better, a couple more? You see I’m right!
Yes ma’am, you can reform me , what are you doin tonight?
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Ron
P.S. "Confessional poetry" on authorsden (check with Liz Barstowe) has been outlawed, taboo-ed.