All Habits On Deck

Like an old warship
being told its time to dry dock
no more secret missions of pleasure and pain to Atlantis
my demotions, merciless mermaids, and cotton mouth cannibas
sailors, seductive sirens, and spectators applauding
swapping storys about my voyages
in agreement its time for me to retire
although I'm not ready to be decomissioned
A bipolar commander and cheif
being saluted by aging and addiction
the media pressing me about my rumored condition
hoping they dont ask me what's in my duffle bag
cause this chain smokin captain has never been one to brag
but I'm pretty sure they don't want to hear about
my SencaNation bowl, Harrisburg,PA blow up doll, and good hasief
Heavy laden like anchors down
radar picking up an uncertain destiny off the starbard bow
facing stern discipline, being grilled by a self condeming inquistion
"faith, hope, and love" how could I let these good men drown
charged with not being an "Officer And A Gentlemen"
and disobeying the direct order to show "Courage Under Fire"