If you’re a farmer it’s a different story
Its dark, wet, cold. The animals are always hungry. It’s a long time to the spring when stuff gets growing again
You never know what’s around the corner, just when you think you’re on top, something or someone is there to knock you down
The pub could be miles away, but its the only respite. At least you can meet and chat and share.
For a few hours anyway, you’re not on your own
Its late by the time you get there, so much to be done. You have a pint, its well deserved
Whiskey too for the night that’s in it.
Trouble is 40% alcohol is just that, trouble
Alcohol is not a happy drug. If you’re feeling down it drags you deeper
Alcohol is highly toxic, it kills cells, so your health suffers
If anything happens to you, who’s going to look after the animals, the dog?
Who’s going to look after you?
This can be the blackest, bleakest time of year!
Where are you?
This can be a bleak time of year. For the guys it’s a blur
The pub, office parties. Even if he’s on his own a guy can go into a pub
Chat, enjoy the craic, the cheer. You’re a great fella, so are you, we’re all great fellas
For a woman its different. If she’s on her own, she can’t go into a pub
If she’s married, has kids, can’t go out. Has to be there, feed them
Make sure they have a good Christmas
He is out drinking, where? with who? No straight answer
Sullen indifference
Wish my mom was here, why can’t I go back
Where is he? The one I really want to be with, was happiest with
Have a glass of wine, or two, why not? everyone else is
Where are you now? Why am I here?
This can be the blackest, bleakest time of year..
