Don'T Drink And.... Poem by Jim Yerman

Alcohol effects our brains and our bodies as a whole
It depresses our central nervous system which leads to a loss of self control.

Knowing drinking causes symptoms like the ones I just described
There are a host of things we should not do- once we have imbibed.

We shouldn't go hunting while drinking, don't practice jujitsu
Don't ride a bike or iron naked and no job interviews.

Don't use sharp objects, don't put on make-up, don't try to tie your shoes
Don't operate heavy machinery and please- don't say I do.

Don't climb a tree, change your Facebook status or get a new hairdo
Don't text, buy a Halloween costume or get a naked Viking woman tattoo.

We shouldn't drive when we've been drinking, not only is it a character flaw
But drinking and driving is such a danger, it is against the law.

It's universal across our country, our government wants us to survive
That is why they make it illegal for us to drink and drive.

Which makes me wonder if they're so concerned with safety, this government of ours,
Why in some states is it now legal to carry a gun into a bar?

Carrying a gun into a place that effects our brains and bodies as a whole
That depresses our central nervous system and makes it easy to lose control...

How can legislators who won't let us drive when they think we might be plastered
Not think carrying guns where they serve alcohol is a recipe for disaster?

My guess is they are the same people who have the gumption and the gall
To allow gun ranges across these United States to now serve alcohol.

I have another addition to the aforementioned list I think we should regulate
To all those politicians out there....don't drink and legislate.