Fire and smoke cleanses the soul
My spirit, Pour may spirit in a dirt glass, let me drink my way to truth
En vino veritas, I have heard it said
I want the chance to prove it either way
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wonderful extended image giving the history of everything in a few well wrought compact lines a bit of humor also bubbling up a fine poem
A sort of vacant brooding intensity here that is quite compelling. You've got it, Rosa.