All I ever needed to hear <br />Was said best by the Bard <br />Back in seventh grade. <br />Since then it’s all been <br />Downhill <br />And scout’s honor <br />Though I never joined, <br />There are days <br />When I’d rather take <br />An honest shot <br />From Bukowski <br />Than a sweet sip of dew <br />From Dickinson. <br />Don’t misunderstand me. <br />Dew has its place, <br />But after a long day <br />And a long drink <br />Nothing goes down <br />Quite like the truth, <br />Even if it hurts.<br /><br />Lori Boulard<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/down-the-hatch/
