The Donkey Head

The Donkey Head

(A Reflection on My Alcoholism)

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I hate you, ruddy, smiley face; 

I hate your potted grin;

For it is like a donkey head

That mocks a fool within

Best to be sober, 

Without cheer; 

Best to be 

Set apart

For when I am a laughing a*s, 

A stumbling seems to start

I hate you, ruddy, smiley face; 

I hate your common way

Of calling up my naked self

With “Life-in-Death” to play!