The brim coated with salty intemperance
green liquid goodness simmering tempting
A first trickle of feel good to the mind
with its vast concoction of mood altering brew

As a habit goes there could be worse
but none better to keep the shadows at bay
Their secretive mumblings and cajoling
threaten the roots of my inconsistent sanity

Do not judge this nor throw unkind stones
lest karma decides that one day too
Unbeknownst to you and all involved
that awful habitual axe could fall!

Painting by Denise Wood, Fleming Island, FL Artwork available on Etsy.com