The Water Bottle Poem by Joe Hughes

It's become a constant sight
In our homes, our office blocks.
It's the ubiquitous water bottle
From a never ending stock.

It never used to be this way.
A glass of water you'd choose first
But now it is a way of life
Where bottled water quenches thirst.

In cinema, in theatres.
At football matches, yes at cricket.
The water bottle reigns supreme -
I've even seen one by a wicket!

The priest on Sunday on the altar
Has Evian beside his chalice.
The auctioneer at Sotheby's
Has a big one by his mallet.

In gyms, in classrooms everywhere
Water bottles sure abound.
There's the posh stuff, fancy labelling
Or four for just a pound.

It's become a constant sight
On our streets, yes in our cars.
I wouldn't be at all surprised
If they've landed one on Mars!