As always, Billy, superb imagery, creative phrasing, and a depth of meaning that can be taken from your words. I sure do know a bit about the hair of the dog ;) This evoked quite a mixture of emotions for me -- it comes across almost as an indictment of someone or something ... and that last line is a killer -- truly!!

Well done, Billy, as always :)
Anyone can write of beauty -- of life, friendship, love everlasting -- but it is those rare, brave souls who dare to live their words that are the true poets of the universe. That is where true beauty lies. ~JaML