Contented Stumble

Dark streets, wet back alley slithering in dark rain. Moon smudged by cloud as the street lights wither Propped on wall, ale makes legs shudder 'Dog and Duck' sign creaks in breezy rain Smile and grin in dark grime Homeward bound, just in bloody time! Wife at home waits to welcome my plunder Kids in bunks made if iron slumber Feet warm up in front of fire Wind whistles from cobbled street Through gap under door 'till warm air it meets. Cup of tea, slice of bread and butter. Humming tune in rhyme with thunder. Sleep in bed or in front of fire. Repeat tomorrow this free time of pleasure.