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Cantina Tina

Cantina Tina never met one meaner Though she sure looked pretty as the night grew long; And so did I, in the mirror of the john. Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener. A Skid Row guy with an eye for Pasadena; Spend my nights between seventh and third With old Jack D ’til the world is blurred. Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener. Out of County jail for a misdemeanor, “No sir, Judge won’t be doing that no more;” Hot foot it down to the nearest liquor store. Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener. Once had a girl, oh boy, you should have seen her “It’s poker, pool, or me if you want me staying here:” So yes, I went ahead and chose the boys and beer. Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener. So here I am, eyeing Cantina Tina She’s sure looking pretty as the night grows long; And so do I, in the mirror of the john. Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener.

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Date: 1/11/2025 8:58:00 AM
Dear Terry, the repeated use of "Bottom of the bottle is where the grass is greener" is vivid and impactful. Your poem is a potent, poignant peek into the throes of alcohol use and your rhyme is soulfully expressed especially with the dynamic use of awesome "greener" rhymes. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Terry Miller
Date: 2/1/2025 3:10:00 AM
You can here it here, AJ Wyatt is my alter ego trying my hand at writing songs https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Y51tpnxN03k&list=OLAK5uy_kgSMkhW2tBi479_kGeSvQ5XFp4GfxzajA
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Susan Ashley
Date: 1/11/2025 5:14:00 PM
I look forward to hearing the musical rendition :)
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Terry Miller
Date: 1/11/2025 1:58:00 PM
Thank you Susan, I am in the throes of putting this one to music as it turned out so lyrical will post it alongside the poem when ready

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