Bottoms Up
Heavy handed was the pour
convex cap to rim of glass
chasers iced and doubled back
dry toast to soothe an empty flask.
Innkeepers have their history
in treating drunkards mystery
disguising in replete display
the demon haunts their every day.
submitted to – Ekphrasis Contest 01
sponsor – Giorgio A. V.
Categories:
innkeepers, addiction, history,
Form: Verse
Among Bethlehem’s crowded dwellings
existed few good hearted innkeepers.
Joseph, knowing lovely Mary needed only privacy,
quietly rented stables
to unfold
Virgin’s wonderful Xmas yield
zealously
Categories:
innkeepers, faith, places
Form: ABC