Tequila Breath Can Kill Ya

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"Most men would rather deny a hard truth than face it."
~ George R. R. Martin

I have kissed a lion on the face more than once

a whisper of closeness to danger

if not a roar

for every day I lived with an alcoholic

was a roller coaster ride with no seat belt

a slippery road with bad tires

crossing a busy street legally blind

kayaking wild seas with whales

or living on the coast during hurricane season

it’s a risky business with nothing to profit

unless you’re into pain

with time it becomes easier to stick your head out

and into the lion’s mouth

when you learn to live a lie

you can cover your eyes at the scary parts

but that does not change the outcome

yes, I have kissed a lion on the face many times

more times than I care to admit

now I prefer the simplicity

of living

 only with the true love of a dog

a tell it like it is parakeet

and a cup of strong coffee for one.