Drunkenness

After having a stressful day
(Though what do I really know about stress?)
I “find” myself in my local pub again
Answering the call of alcohol.
 
This has become rather habitual:
Every other night a ritual
Relaxing once more with a pint in hand
Surrounded by friends and familiar faces.
 
The feelings of pleasure come on pretty quick
I know that my dopamine is flowing
Alcohol seems to take the edge off things
And I find myself wanting more and more…
 
“Are you having another?” the barman asks
What can I say except “Yes.”?
And my worries start to disappear
Together with my coordination.
 
As I become less aware of my surroundings
I continue drinking the ale
Tap, tap, tapping on my mobile phone
As the munchies start to kick in.
 
After the pub it’s a curry with rice
Or sometimes chicken and chips instead
Then I stagger home, half drunkenly,
Worse for wear and I collapse on my bed

A little bit poorer.
 
MDC