Cantina Tina

Cantina Tina never met one meaner
Though she sure looked pretty as the night grew long;
And so did I, in the mirror of the john.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.

A Skid Row guy with an eye for Pasadena;
Spend my nights between seventh and third
With old Jack D ’til the world is blurred.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.

Out of County jail for a misdemeanor,
“No sir, Judge won’t be doing that no more;”
Hot foot it down to the nearest liquor store.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.

Once had a girl, oh boy, you should have seen her
“It’s poker, pool, or me if you want me staying here:”
So yes, I went ahead and chose the boys and beer.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.

So here I am, eyeing Cantina Tina
She’s sure looking pretty as the night grows long;
And so do I, in the mirror of the john.
Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Ashley Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Dear Terry, the repeated use of "Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener" is vivid and impactful. Your poem is a potent, poignant peek into the throes of alcohol use and your rhyme is soulfully expressed especially with the dynamic use of awesome "greener" rhymes. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Miller Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
You can here it here, AJ Wyatt is my alter ego trying my hand at writing songs https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Y51tpnxN03k&list=OLAK5uy_kgSMkhW2tBi479_kGeSvQ5XFp4GfxzajA
Ashley Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I look forward to hearing the musical rendition :)
Miller Avatar
January 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Susan, I am in the throes of putting this one to music as it turned out so lyrical will post it alongside the poem when ready
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