Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Whiskey



The first sip of whiskey burned down my throat. 

It was a bit bitter as expected. 

But soon hit me hard and I was afloat. 

I drank to be socially accepted. 

In my teens it was just random drinking. 

In my middle age I learnt to savour-

unaware that I was slowly sinking,

and not doing anyone a favour. 

I thought whiskey and I could coexist. 

Telling myself it was a way of life. 

But deep I sank unable to resist. 

My mind and body at bittersweet strife. 

Amid the lies and unwanted advice -

I surface to breathe what is wise and vice. 



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