The timid man, he comes alive

when alcohol he does imbibe

 

he acts in haste and quickly mocks

becomes a growling, yelling cock

 

whatever is bugging him

bursts out like bees from hive within

 

if you’re his enemy, beware

the spit-stained words you’ll surely bear

 

if once, he ever bought a lemon

those skids be clearly seen from Heaven

 

and if a job he clearly hated

the boss evermore be under rated

 

the girls who nixed him hastily

will wish they called him back, times three

 

but then, when this guy sober is

he thanks the Lord he didn’t fizz.

 

-Sandra Johnson, 6/22/2019