The Drunken Man

A drunken man
Once said to me
Be careful
Where you go
For sober men
Who rule the den
See not
A kindred soul

Still to go
And play a part
With many
Always rife
Driving need
To have em heed
The story of a life

Decision made
'Gainst plans
Well laid
Intent is truly good
Yet matters not
When haunting thought
Stokes a fire
Adds wood.

Crimson flash
Words so brash
Loose the rage within
That comes about
Of this, no doubt!
From prior
Mortal sin

Eyes so red
Should be in bed
Not wandering
Far from home
Tomorrow wakes us
Up too soon
Bad memories
Alone!

Get ye back
To wife and kin
Note this wisest thing
In loving lies
Of woman wise
You're not a fool
A king!