December 15, 2023 (Blog #5 in our 2nd Advent week)
Many people have nostalgic memories of Christmas celebrations, but not all. Growing up, there were not the typical meaningful traditions. Embibing in sparkling drink, cursing the name of what Christmas is all about., Partying alnight! Ending in fights. But then came the day when the intoxicating waters were made sweet!
Mirrors reflect bottles, shimmering in light, iridescent colors, red, pink and purple.
Some are tall, some short, they all have corks and screws.
Crystal stemmed glasses and brandy snifters, sparkling before the drinker.
Some can take just one drink, others can’t, just a glance is all
it takes, to become a prisoner to the stool, unable to move.
Appetite brews in the mind, unable to resist, finally succumbing.
Do not gaze at the wine when it swirls in the glass, going down
smoothly, then the adder bites.
There are many bottles to choose from, they all have a name,
gin to make you grin, brandy as sweet as candy, wine from the grapes of vines,
martinis dressed so fine with a cherry, mugs of beer bringing much cheer.
But the labels forgot to say,
“caution, these are good for one drink but no more,
to do so, can endanger your mind, blinding the senses and hinder your thinking.”
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