The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

Scotch and Soda

From behind the bar I recall what led me here.
Not to see people fight over spots on a board.
But to bring them togather as friends.
Not drive them apart as enimies.

To see the glass stay full.
And the spirts to bring cheer.
Jokes hold truth.
As the jester I know pain.

Smells of perfume and smoke beautiful eye's
and that invisable desire.
We dance in hope of capturing life.

To embrace in darkness.
The page can never capture the passion
of two lovers spark.

From behind the bar I see life 
for more than what others belive it is.
Jokes comfort as the flirt kisses the ego.

Napkins written with numbers passed encounters
promised.
Some never to know the light of day.

Hungover friends gather whiskey laced 
plessures with a tinge of regret.
But life is one play my friends that no
single act shall we froget.

The drink sit's neat apon the bar.
You can see blindley for years.
And never know who people truley are.

Drinks as people dont last long.
They gleam the same under neon light.
So friends always mix them strong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM
A great night had by all Gonzo, nice one. It was nice of you to stop by....:)
Goff Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 6:29 AM
ahhhh....john barleycorn! carries a dagger beneath his belt! he does!..... fine write! John! your last stanza is special! jimbo
Kopp Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Nicely written.I enjoyed reading your works today.
Culverhouse Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 7:35 AM
i like the way you did the comparison, it is good. enjoyed
Devonshire Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 7:26 AM
John, I like the camaraderie in this poem! Is this the one you wanted me to read? It looks like the impetus for creating your new website! I just posted a poem there and am hoping the site continues to grow! I see Sara and Linda-Marie are on board now, too. Way to go, John. Love, Carolyn
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