Whiskey

Whiskey quench my thirst
Spread the fire over my body
Sting my lips and my tongue
Keep me warm this summer night
Turn my mind away to clouds
Make my heart beat loud
Keep me away from sleep
Your pungent aroma
Bites me kindly
Never liked the hints of oak
Yet now we are in harmony
A young strong body
And perfected poison
Distilled spirit of the earth
I consume and filter
As it feasts on my flesh
Would rather inhale
Bitterness of herbs
Still nothing can replace
The sour mash
Balsamic to my soul

A.K.