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They Watered Down The Vodka

They watered down the vodka
                             I barely got a buzz
I bet I’d pass the breath test 
                      If picked up by the fuzz

I’m checkin’ on the gin now
                        It’s tastin’ mighty thin
I guess they mixed that bathtub
            With “pond”, then poured it in

The shots ain’t hitten’ either
               The whiskey’s barely brown
I’m spendin’ my whole paycheck
                    And I’m about to drown

They watered down the vodka
                        And now, I gotta pee
The next time I’m a drinkin’
                         Here comes B.Y.O.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
June 6, 2024 at 8:06 PM
They just don't make drinks like they used to, eh? What's this world coming to, anyway?
Gentile Avatar
June 8, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Agreed GW, Happy Saturday!!!!
Manassian Avatar
June 1, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Enjoyed this piece. Had to look up BYOB. Honestly had no clue. Not a drinker. This was humorous. Thanks for sharing
Gentile Avatar
June 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Thank you Eileen and Happy Sunday!!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 1:52 AM
I prefer wine, a glass at lunch. Used to drink hard liquor but stopped. Weak heart :)
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:48 AM
So sorry to hear about your heart Victor ! Wine would definitely be best!! Happy Friday!!
Cunningham Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Lol, just back from Turkey and I'm happy to say, nothing was watered down. Enjoy your weekend Mike. Tom
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:47 AM
I've never been, I bet it's beautiful, Thanks Tom and Happy Friday!!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Hello Mike, If I were drinking watered doown volka , On the first sip. i would not like it. So I would up and leave. Happy Thursday. xxxx-oooo. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Hellpo Mike, happy Friday. Enjkoy your day. /Darlene/ xxxx-oooo.,
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Thank you so much Darlene, Happy Friday xxoo
Rodgers Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Hello Mike, your boozy lament had me cracking up! The clever wordplay and rhymes make this poem a riot. From the "bathtub" gin to the whiskey "barely brown", your descriptions are hilarious. The punchline about B.Y.O.B. is the perfect comedic cap. You've bottled the essence of a great night gone awry - bravo for this intoxicatingly funny verse! - Blessings, Daniel
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Daniel, your lovely comments are much appreciated and written so very well, thank you !!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Thanks for the laugh. This was a fun one to start my day out with. Have a fun day writing away................
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Thank you Paula, Happy Friday xxoo
M  Avatar
May 30, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Hehe....a little bit of humour....l love it Mike!! Enjoyed this one! Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Thank you do much Deb xxoo
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