Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Orange Juice

You say your party's slowed down some.

In the kitchen there's kids' orange juice

For me so I'll feel more welcome.

Yes, I'm sober, that's my excuse

For saying your party is not

Any time and place I should be.

Why put at risk the joy I've got

Now living in sobriety!

I choose not to take any chance

That my going back would

End in the same sad song and dance

That we both shared, and to no good.

I have my own orange juice and do

Wish a happier life for you.