I Am Sober Poem by Randy McClave

I am sober because I don't drink
Rational thoughts I will always think,
Never will you see an alcoholic drink in my hand
Nor, will you see me swagger when I walk or stand.
In my armor there is no abusive drinking clink.

At a party I will never give a drunken wink
Nor never will I throw up in anyone’s bathroom sink,
And no stupid intoxicated remarks or requests will I ever demand.
As I am sober.

From drinking my mind won't forget and my body won't stink
Never will I be asked to walk a straight line or end up at a police precinct,
My kidneys won't hurt me because of having a full gland
And my actions and my moods won’t be inebriated, but planned.
My mind! and not a bartender or priest will be my only shrink.
As I am sober.

Randy L. McClave