Song recommendation: “Jealous Guy” - John Lennon
This classic tune takes on new meaning at The Oasis; sinister when it plays on the juke box amidst a quarrel.
Drink pairing: Bloody Maria
A villanelle style poem for a green eyed villain, best paired with a Bloody Maria. A villanelle requires several rhyme schemes, much like a Bloody Maria requires several ingredients:
2 oz. mezcal (tequila works, but trust me on the mezcal)
4 oz. tomato juice
1/2 oz. lime & lemon juice each (and a wedge to garnish)
1 teaspoon horseradish
A few dashes Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce to taste
Pinch of celery salt and ground black pepper
Green Eyed Monster
In a moment of unrest
A lover’s confidence sways
When jealousy masquerades as jest
Wandering eyes are daggers at best
Banter leads to heartache leads to pain
In a moment of unrest
Tempers run hot, put to the test
Manipulation, a game to play
Strategizing what move is next
Feeling envious, possessed
Nasty words spit into the fray
In a moment of unrest
Silver tongued threats met with protest
The inevitable underway
A night spiraling into distress
Walking out blue doors, love betrays
Losses quickly cut, on to better prey
Just remember, in a moment of unrest
Jealousy can masquerade as jest
Love it!
Masterful poem! Also, the "bloody Maria sounds pretty good. Let's make some next time we get together