Viv Wigley Poet Rhyme

A Vice I Love- For Contest

Allow me please to introduce you to some of my friends
but treat them with respect or else they'll send you round the bend.
Don't mess with the Hogfather if you don't want a vendetta
the side effects take days to go before you're feeling better.
Thistly Cross in small amounts will leave you warm as mustard
but stick within your limits, less it turns your brains to custard
A night with Henry Weston leaves me walking kind of funny
and seductive charm of Old Rosie can make my eyes go runny.
 I know that I have sometimes thought of going on the wagon
only to find myself ensnared in the clutches of Black Dragon.
Of all the things I think of that can make my smile much wider
when down my throat none float my boat like good old British cider.
Cheers!

For contest 'A vice you love', sponsor Rob Carmack
November 14th 2015

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Lindsay Laurie January 8, 2016 at 11:41 PM G'day Viv ... everything would keep you sober and viceless until that evil yeast marries the sugar but you're right, they're all good friends but can land a decent punch - thanks Viv - Lindsay Viv Wigley January 9, 2016 at 1:22 AM Cheers, Lindsay, I've made a resolution this year not to drink cider until the temperature is much warmer. Now, excuse me while I turn the radiators up :) . Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2015 at 7:28 PM wow, you are so clever. I see this won the contest too. WEll, I hope it scored HIGH. Just don't get too high too often!! Congrats, Viv. Viv Wigley December 20, 2015 at 1:20 AM I've got a four pint carry-out of Thistly cross cider aged in whisky casks, but I'm not touching it until Christmas day. And I'll be drinking it sitting on the floor so I don't fall off anything.. Viv x

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 3, 2015 at 1:14 PM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Viv.

Janice Canerdy November 30, 2015 at 1:10 PM Good job, Viv. Congratulations! Janice

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 29, 2015 at 10:00 PM Congrats on ur lovely win Viv with this great write!

Sandra Haight November 29, 2015 at 7:46 PM Cheers, Viv! Congrats on your win! Lots of strange sounding 'vices,' so I'll stick to my Baileys! Sandra

Skat A November 29, 2015 at 3:19 PM Viv,, Congratulations on your wonderful win. SKAT

Jan Allison November 29, 2015 at 3:11 PM dropping back with my congrats Mr Viv:-) hugs jan xx

Beautiful Scars November 29, 2015 at 12:30 PM Awesome Viv! Congrats you are very talented :)-lu *smiles*

Robert Lindley November 22, 2015 at 8:25 PM I myself once ran with a wild gang too, Ancient Age, Johnny Walker, Old Forester, Jack Daniels and Pride of Kentucky! We were great pals and they never seemed to worry about how wild I got! lol Love this poem my friend, great entry in that contest. A7 Viv Wigley November 29, 2015 at 11:35 AM Glad to see that you emerged unscathed, Robert. Thanks for dropping by, and blessings to you and yours. Regards, Viv

Suzanne Delaney November 19, 2015 at 5:53 PM Good Luck in the contest Viv: I'll stick with my Back Bar Margaritas lol "Astonishing Good Health" SuZ Viv Wigley November 20, 2015 at 12:20 AM Good move, Suz. As Al Jackson says, 'it's five O'clock somewhere'. Hope you're well. Viv x

Paul Callus November 15, 2015 at 2:54 PM I'm no drinker, Viv, but I've tasted English cider in moderation and I enjoyed it (that was many years ago!). Now I just have a glass of red wine every now and again. Cheers! // paul Viv Wigley November 15, 2015 at 11:39 PM A wise move, Paul and I admire you restraint. me, I only drink on two occasions- when it's my Birthday, and when it isn't. Regards, Viv

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2015 at 11:26 AM I do not know Hogfather, Thistly Cross, H. Weston, Old Rose, Black Dragon, but, I know cider! Are they all labels for alcohol? I'm guessing. I don't think they exist in the US. I am not a drinker, but I've heard of or been around most brands. It is a good poem because I get the jest of it and enjoy the writing. I regret being lost by 'labels' - if that is what happened. Good luck, Viv - CayCay CayCay Godwin December 1, 2015 at 8:35 PM What great names, though! Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Viv ... CayCay Viv Wigley November 15, 2015 at 11:38 PM Yes, CayCay, we have such a large choice of ciders and real ale over here it gets bewildering sometimes. If I'd have written about real ale, you would have been bombarded with names such as 'Dogbolter', 'Hairy Helmet', 'Snecklifter'...then it gets confusing. Viv x

Eric Boddie November 14, 2015 at 2:22 PM for some reason I cant stand cider....for me, it is a twisted face provider....so I stick to the beer, brown, red and white....so cheers my friend, here's to your heck of a write.... Viv Wigley November 14, 2015 at 10:49 PM I mainly drink real ale too, eric, I occasionally treat myself to a cider but not too often, as they're a little too high strength. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 1:27 PM I have the odd glass of Magners about 4 times a year and that is about my limit - love your vice Mr Viv - if i get back to Derby we must clink glasses one day:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison November 14, 2015 at 1:38 PM oh will do:-) hugs jan xx Viv Wigley November 14, 2015 at 1:32 PM We shall certainly clink, Jan. By the way, regarding your Cat-astrophe poem, go on to youtube and in the search box type in 'Sainsburys Mog Christmas advert' (Mog, not dog). Viv x

Duke Beaufort November 14, 2015 at 8:16 AM You are a true good soul. That we know. A lot of love goes into producing these friends. They are a mighty lot. Your cautions are laudable. Viv Wigley November 14, 2015 at 8:36 AM Nice friends, lousy enemies, Duke. Regards, Viv

Barbara Gorelick November 14, 2015 at 6:45 AM Ive not had any of your cider, but wish I had. Seems it gives you a lift and that is a good thing, of course in moderation. A nice glad of cabernet, perhaps? Enjoyed..BG Viv Wigley November 14, 2015 at 8:30 AM Cheers, Barbara, I can see why in the garden of Eden Adam's downfall was due to an apple. Dangerous stuff. Thanks for popping by, hope you're well. Viv

Nette Onclaud November 14, 2015 at 3:33 AM best when chilled, so roll out the barrel, viv... a toast to your vice though i don't drink!... goos stuff.. huggs Viv Wigley November 14, 2015 at 8:39 AM when it comes to our cider, your not drinking will probably save your life. And your liver, at least. Hugs, Viv x