Ade to Olcahol

  Eloquence in a glass, sweet bubbles of amber hue.

  Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.

  Shyness’ cure, rambler’s bane.

  Sing, dance, shout to brewer’s art.

  Time together as chemicals sing

  The affluence of inkohol

  Slurred speech over profound things

  Dreamers talk of solvent’s dreams

  Off-key songs danced off-beat

  Compromised balance and inexplicable heat

  Yet smiles and cheer beer born of good beer

  When times are hard, alcohol is here.