Robert Pettit Poet Rhyme

Sober New Year's Eve

This is something I've said over and over.
On New Year's Eve, I want to stay sober.
I don't want my head to feel light.
No booze for me before the stroke of midnight.
Don't give me anything you have got here.
That includes any whiskey, wine, or beer.
For any of those, I will have no use.
Hold the vodka; give me plain orange juice.

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Phyllis Babcock February 3, 2026 at 9:42 AM I hardly ever drink so not a problem to leave it alone. For some it is a real problem so feel sorry they cannot leave it alone. Did not even go out for new year this year and that is first time in a long long time. Guess age is catching up. lol love phyl

Christine Bialczak January 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM I had the flu this year so it wasn’t a problem in my house!

Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM It's sad if you struggle with this. Or maybe it's not too big a problem. My son is a lawyer and functioning alcoholic and I wish he would do like your poem says

Ilene Bauer December 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM pour your orange juice into a champagne glass, robert, and it will feel festive and celebratory! happy new year!

Paula Goldsmith December 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM I enjoyed reading this powerful/wonderful "Sober New Year's Eve" write. No one really needs booze to have a ton of fun. What a fun night watching TV with cheese, crackers and tea for me. Thank You, for reading/writing this year on my work. "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away......................

Sotto Poet December 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM Your poem is a powerful statement of individual choice and personal integrity, using wonderful language and a direct approach to make the point. Happy holidays. Try to listen to the music I just uploaded to my poem, Amarenthine Girl, and please let me know how you find it.

Kim Rodrigues December 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM Oh, orange juice will do you good. We might have a little champagne .