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In Favor of the Draft

I’m in favor of the draft But I don’t mean recruits. What I mean is beer on tap, Deserving of salutes. Bottled beer can be just fine, Especially from small batches; But a crisp new brew on draft – Well, nothing really matches. It’s frothy, foamy, flavorful; It’s fragrant, fervent, fresh. It’s filled with flash and fancy, Leaving goosebumps on the flesh. How well it marries with a meal, But it stands fine alone. An ice-cold draft beer is among The best tastes I have known. I protested against the draft When it referred to war; But I’m in favor of The kind of draft that you can pour!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/18/2012 3:40:00 PM
Ah, we are in exact agreement on both beer and war! My kind of poem, dear one. -Dean
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Date: 7/14/2012 2:50:00 PM
me likes it muchly.....hahaha
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Date: 7/11/2012 12:29:00 PM
Reading this reminded me of the old Budweiser video game "Tapper". I haven't seen one of those machines in quite a while. Good write as usual Ilene.
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Date: 7/11/2012 12:20:00 PM
It was such a pleasure to read your poetry today Ilene. I hope to be able in the next few weeks to find the time and energy to read and comment. May you walk through the garden of inspiration and continue to write and share your poetry with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/10/2012 8:54:00 PM
hey, so you are a beer lover, huh?? I just don't like the taste of alcohol but I think those that love it must really adore it!! this was a great poem, as always!!
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