Occasional Drinker

On those occasions
when the company
the location
and the time is right,
I advocate getting tight.

As the wine flows
so does the mind
more freely wander;
stress packs its rucksack
and takes a hike.

The world appears to be
an especially fine place
when you’re off your face.
See those shining stars?
You can easily reach them.

But is it worth
the thick head
and most of the next day
spent in bed?

Occasionally, yes!