In the dim glow of a flickering light,
A bottle whispers secrets of the night.
Liquid courage, a fleeting embrace,
Promises solace, an eternal chase.

Swirling dreams in a glassy sea,
The world blurs, setting the mind free.
Echoes of laughter, a bittersweet song,
Where shadows dwell, and nights are long.

Faces fade in the amber glow,
Stories untold, only the bottle knows.
A silent companion through the lonely hours,
Its grip tightens, with unseen powers.

Morning breaks with a somber hue,
Reflections of choices, the night anew.
In the silent aftermath, the truth lays bare,
The journey of shadows, a burdensome snare.