Let Us Say Cheers! ! ! Poem by Veeraiyah Subbulakshmi

when we grow grapes,
the bounty is huge,
what else be done,
brew it into wine.

When we grow barley,
the bounty is large,
what else be done,
brew it into beer.

When we grow rice,
the bounty is plenty,
what else be done,
brew it into vodka.

When the clime is extreme,
the fingers are numb,
breathing cold air,
can be hotter,
when you have a peg.

When the clime is extreme,
even the palms sweat,
breathing hottest air,
can be cooled down,
when you drown the chilled beer.

When you have moderate climate,
when you grow nothing in extra,
when you have hungry families,
why the liquor is sold
to the poor peasant?
for the revenue of the government?

Is climate a real reason,
for human to consume alcohol,
an item not food?

social drinkers,
compulsive drinkers,
addicted drinkers,
who ever we are,
we have the reasons,
to justify our actions.
in the name of liberty,
freedom and individuality,
without considering,
the welfare of the fellow human,
who may be strong and weak.

Holding a glass of water,
I say cheers to you, guys,
in the name of liberty,
freedom and individuality,
as I have no backbone,
to tell you not to drink.