IN DEFENCE OF BACCHUS
Mainak Dhar
The noble Bacchus,
innocent provider of drink.
An evil corrupter,
so they'd have us think.
Tipsy overtures,
slurred speech.
Hallmarks of Bacchus,
when a glass is in reach.
Destroyer of family,
cause of car wrecks.
Much maligned Bacchus,
ever the usual suspect.
Well, let poor Bacchus be,
for he but provideth.
I mean, Nature gave us the atom,
we used it to rain death.
So if you misuse his gifts,
the fault lies with you.
For all poor Bacchus does,
is just provide the good brew.