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Drinking Poetry

By Chloe GilholyPublished 7 years ago 2 min read
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A is for ale.Very light and pale. It's an old man's tale.

B is for beer. Of course, it's got to be here. Always good to have one near.

C is for cider. The tongue becomes a rider. Makes the brain go wilder.

D is for Damascan Punch.Goes well with your lunch.The ice cubes pack a crunch.

E is for Egg nog. A favourite for the cheeky frogWho loves a Christmas snog.

F is for Fluffy Critter.Never be a quitter: It makes your mind glitter.

G is for ginThat I bought from Flynn. Passing it down to my next-of-kin.

H is for Heineken,Sold by the Chinamen,And bought by the riflemen.

I is for ice. Ice is a spice. Ice makes all drinks nice.

J is for Jack DanielsTravelling for milesFilling up the aisles

K is for Kiwi Masquerade.The glasses are on paradeFor emergency hydration aid.

L is for liquor.This wonderful ichorBelongs to the vicar.

M is for MalibuFor when you're feeling blue, And want to feel anew.

N is for Nutty Professor,Drinking with a hairdresserAnd the rainbow jester.

O is for Orange Blossom. I've heard it's really awesome. I should try some.

P is for Pina Colada Consumed in an armadaOn the coast of Granada

Q is for Queen Of Mexico. The Queen's cocktail in Glasgow, And royalty in Moscow.

R is for Raspberry Twist.What I hold with my fistIs the best flavour for anything kissed.

S is for sake,You won't find in a cafe.Easily led astray.

T is for Tequila,As graceful as a ballerinaInspired by the river Gila.

U is for Ultimate Indulgence.No point in divulgence. We want refulgence.

V is for vodka. This drink deserves an Oscar. It really is a star.

W is for wine!Don't be a swine!That drink is mine!

X is for... well XLike the ones, you put in a textHoping that you don't bump into your ex.

Y is for, "You're barred!"That's the red cardFor eardrums scarred.

Z is for ZombieI tried it in Dundee:Ended up in an Irish palm tree.

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About the Creator

Chloe Gilholy

Former healthcare worker and lab worker from Oxfordshire. Author of ten books including Drinking Poetry and Game of Mass Destruction. Travelled to over 20 countries.

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