Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up


Heavy handed was the pour
convex cap to rim of glass
chasers iced and doubled back
dry toast to soothe an empty flask.

Innkeepers have their history
in treating drunkards mystery
disguising in replete display
the demon haunts their every day.



submitted to – Ekphrasis Contest 01
sponsor – Giorgio A. V.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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De Paz Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 11:56 AM
Very well composed for the contest. Good luck!
Dietrich Avatar
April 23, 2015 at 8:04 PM
very nicely done, John. I can't even understand the rules of that contest but it looks like you sure have!!
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