Elixir Of Life

When the smell just hits you
As you walk through the door
And you just want to collapse 
And crawl under the floor
Your stomach starts heaving
And you just start to think
I’m just going to die if
I have another drink
Then you see the little bottle 
I’m its  brown paper twist 
And  soon after feel the effect
Of its herbal healing kiss
And thanks to  Underberg
The drinkers amazing friend
You’ll likely still be standing
At another heavy nights end.
The recipe’s a guarded secret
But its effects so well know
It should be awarded
A Nobel Prize of its own
Raise a glass to Underberg
Helping a night  go as planned
When at the start of the evening
You felt you could barely stand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 3/6/2024 1:43:00 PM
i've never heard of this, terry, but you've explained it very well. sounds like it would be a good thing to keep on hand...
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Date: 3/7/2024 1:04:00 AM
It was invented in Germany in 1846 ands is still manufactured by the same family firm. Other than it is alcohol and 43 different herbs the recipe is secret.. I think to is sold worldwide. Great for hangovers and upset stomachs. Many thanks ilene
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