At The Bar

Pour me a tall one
If ‘I’m still here
then I’m not done
Nearer the next tier

Tell me a story
Make it dramatic
An emotional factory
It’s standby automatic

Watch me listen
Asking every question
I’ll make you glisten
Guilt by suggestion

Miss my motive
Ignore my intent
I’m forever votive
Unexpectedly hell bent

I haven’t yet left
So fuel my buzz
Don’t leave me bereft
If only just because

Now hear me out
My inhibitions lifted
Understand what I’m about
I am uniquely gifted

Receive my guts
As I let them spill
Poison in my cuts
Just send me the bill

You’ve heard my piece
Will you stay or go
Regardless, I’m at peace
Even at status quo