jerry hughes - FEINT PRAISE

Expertly the barman filled the pot
to an overflowing head of foam.
Just as expertly ran a boning knife
across the head ridding it of the
superfluous - then with a flourish
placed it on the counter saying:
'You've never seen a better beer
poured in your life, get it into you! '

The unimpressed drinker sipped,
looked up and retorted, 'It's alright,
but I can do without the bullshit.'

jerry hughes

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