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Whiskey and Philosophy

One tall and gaunt with hooded eyes
The other bearded, bent, time-worn and wise
They relished unfurling their intellectual sails
To seek secrets of wisdom on ancient gales

Two wizened old philosophers in a huddled conspiracy
They picked through the bones of archaic mythology
Pondered the tomes of scholars of yore
Then fleshed out the virtues of masters of lore

They sniffed out the dragons of hateful hypocrisy
Harangued and railed against heinous heresy
Decried the dogmatist's intolerant curse
Then like poets esteemed they trundled through verse

Their furrowed cheeks glowed as the whiskey flowed
Voices gravelled and slurred as their logic blurred
They fumbled and mumbled, weary and weaving
As the dying embers of day, dropped into evening

With their feverish fervour fully feted
They stumbled into the night, agreeably sated!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Smith Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 2:35 PM
Great story telling mixed with excellent rhythm, makes for terrific poetry, congratulations Sheila...
Sacks Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 10:37 AM
Lovely to hear from you Charlie! Your comments are so welcome! X
Chan Avatar
November 9, 2017 at 4:15 PM
This is really nice. Great lines and rhymes. I especially love intellectual sails and ancient gales, and conspiracy and mythology. Very enjoyable read!
Sacks Avatar
November 10, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Thank you, Bernard, for the visit and for your comment! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!
Bateman Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 6:34 PM
Hello Sheila, I must say that your light poetry piece here, rhyme and all, truly caught my attention and most certainly made me chuckle and laugh out loud!! Whiskey and Philosophy, eh?? Looks like both compliment each other. The tone, tenor, intonation, and the measured alliteration of your verses are most excellent and certainly help to highlight the memorable imagery you've artfully built-in to this write. What else can I say, but Outstanding!! And A FAVE!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Sacks Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 4:31 AM
Thank you Gary, I feel honored to be the recipient of such a wonderful comment! Being a great admirer of your work, it is truly appreciated! Thank you for the visit!
Fleming Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Awesome!! Loved every single word of it, Shelia...what on earth inspired it I wonder? Great poetry! My best regards. :) john
Sacks Avatar
November 4, 2017 at 4:39 AM
Oh I love that you love it! I grew up with an alcoholic father whose passion and pleasure was to philosophize. So it was one of those indigenous poems sourced from deep within... Thank you for your much appreciated visit, John!
Ashley Avatar
October 28, 2017 at 7:35 PM
A beautifully written poem Sheila, especially your first stanza and final couplet which finishes the poem with smile! Enjoyed!!
Sacks Avatar
October 31, 2017 at 8:53 AM
Your visit and comment are so appreciated! Thank you so much Susan! I enjoyed writing this one!
One Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 11:27 AM
Haha this one made me smile.. Im actually teetotal... but I can imagine Socratese and plato having an intelligent conversation until they get drunk! Great poem Sheila..
Sacks Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 3:27 AM
"Love makes us poets and the approach of death should make us philosophers"....so true! Thank you for your great comment, SO!
Michael Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 5:53 AM
It's a way of life...it's almost every day indeed...Your poem describes it well... Enjoy your day Sheila
Sacks Avatar
October 22, 2017 at 3:23 AM
Yes, they're so absorbed in the pleasures of the soul! A wonderful life! Thank you for your visit and comment, Arturo!
Gondolf Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 10:49 AM
Shelia, I really enjoyed your poem; I think I've been there with my friends once or twice... :)
Sacks Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 12:06 PM
I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem, John! Philosophizing with friends is so very satisfying! Thank you for your comment!
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