Where, my friend,
Where?
Stand you,
Stand!
Has your tipsy,
Tipsy come down,
Are you feeling well,
Well?
Will you,
Will you be able
To walk?
Or,
Or, should I take you,
You to your home,
Friend,
My friend?
But you still,
Still with the bottle
Of wine
Trying to stand along with
Clutching it by your side!
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