Tektal's Around the World Drinking Session!
Scottish-Tinged Extraterrestrial Challenge Entry
Yer an alien, is tha' right, pal?
Did yee say yer name wis, Tektal?
Welcome, welcome, come right in
Tell me all aboot yer alien kin
Do yee like tae huv a swallae?
Yee ken...drinky drink, a bevvy?
Whit wid yee like tae start wae?
Ah think I'll git oot the whisky
Not on the rocks, or wae water
Drink it neat, as it hits better
Then we'll have a pint or three
Sum Belhaven, Guinness and Tetley
Across the Channel there's wine
Chianti and Pinot Grigio are fine
Have a big glass of strong brandy
Take the edge off with a wee shandy
We call this drink mother's ruin
It's gin o'clock, you'll be wasted soon
Next let's drink some fiery liqueurs
Sambuca, Ouzo, Raki and Apple Sourz
Followed by Good Ol' American wine
Beer, bourbon and dodgy Moonshine
Southwards next for some Tequila
then to stay healathy, kombucha
Maybe a Pisco Sour, Mezcal or four
Bouhka, Grogue, Bundy and lots more
Let's not forget a stiff Russian vodka
Then maybe some sweet Medovukha
Before downing some strong sake
Take a bottle or two, on the way
Back hame tae yer wife and kids
Bon voyage, my dear pal, I bids
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Thanks for reading!
Author's Note: Scottish poem about drinking with an alien visitor so they can sample some of the best drinks from around the world. Was aware that some of my more recent work has been on the darker and more sombre side, so this is meant to lighten things a little. It's an entry into the Extraterrestrial Challenge, which you can find out more about below:
Basically the prompt is "Write a rhyming poem about the first thing you would introduce to an alien on Earth."
You can also take a look at these recent pieces:
You can also take a look at the rest of my work here.
About the Creator
Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (77)
Loved this!!! The rhyming scheme blew me away. I loved your thoughtful take on this challenge.
Congratulations! What a wonderful, international pub crawl!
Paul this was so great! I can’t believe I missed this (literal) winner!! Congrats and great work!!
So well done. Congratulations! 🎊🎈
CONGRATS, PAUL!! So happy to see you finally got some well-deserved recognition. I loved this! I could hear the Scottish accent in my head when I read it bahaha
Oh, massive congratulations, my friend! Bravo! 😍 Amazing piece. I hope you are well! I've missed so much lately ❤️
Congrats on first place! Definitely deserved!
Honestly, I can not get the smile off my face! I love this! Congrats to you, very well done. Cheers!
Congrats on the win! Totally fun :)
Congratulations on your win! That's amazing!! 🤗🤗
Brilliant, I loved the presentation I am sure they would enjoy a drink😘after getting a load of these EARTHLINGS!!!
Congratulations! This was just brilliant! 😂
Congratulations!!!! This is fantastic, so well deserved!
OMG!!!!! How in the universe did I miss this??? CONGRATULATIONS, pal, on this amazing piece and on your WIN!! Woot woot! Well done and standing ovation for you! This was so fun to read!! So happy to see you at the top- well deserved!!! 🙌🏽👏🏽💞💫👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 *just catching up on some Vocal and realizing I missed this announcement!
CONGRATULATIONS, PAUL!!! I audibly gasped when I saw you'd won first place!!! Well won and well-deserved, sir! What a great way to introduce an alien visitor to all the best our humble planet has to offer 😁👽🍻
That was really funny Paul! Loved how wasted that poor alien must have gotten in this one
Been meaning to say congratulations on the win!! I was so happy to see your name in the list of winners!!!
I haven't been around much lately Paul, absolutely delighted to see you in the winner's circle, and for something authentically Scottish and you. Loved it man, gave me plenty of smiles and the phonics were so enjoyable to read haha.
You named all my greatest friends. I’ll drink to that! Congratulations.
You have missed omitted Polish Zubrowka and Indian Corona 😁but I forgive ha I told You you gonna Win I knew it's coming for You and with what an entrance many drinking in there in the linguistict Scottish word play really awesome Great one ! Congratulations,, 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳! and Cheers! Hope you had time to celebrate ☺️it with some favorite drinks !
Excellent Paul. Congratulations on your win!
This is really appreciate able story
This is great fun, congratulations!
Completely missed this Paul, really made up for you, excellent work and a well deserved win
Congratulations!!