Absinthe Minded
A miserable life I’m doomed to see,
In first person I admit with little glee

The self-chosen ignorance which I have shown
To the friends and family of my own

Neglect, lies and intoxicated infidelity
What on earth has become of me?

Drink is the poison to which I do blame
To ignore these paralysing feelings of shame
Awake at the dead of the cold dark night
Dead at the sight of hope and love of light

People call me an immoral wasted rake
Living unclean is my greatest mistake
So pray for me and always be reminded
That all I ever was, was ever so absinthe minded

Luke Timms

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