The Last Drink
Giving It Up in Three Haikus
Note: just to nip this in the bud, I do not have a problem with alcohol, but I have seen the effects of dipsomania and addiction in certain relatives and friends. It might seem odd for a Smooth challenge, but I think I have made a point. - K.D.
Cool and refreshing;
But hard to give up…for her.
Tastes great; less filling.
This Bud’s for you, sir…
Even if she said, “I’m done.”
Absolut Divorce.
No joking this time.
Unnecessarily said...
Her hope becomes yours.
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