Embarrassed?

My X was a drinker and often he'd drive.
I used to worry about him staying alive.
I remember like it was yesterday...
a buddy came by, an old loan to repay.
(Without the right change~he hoped for futher delay)
Dear X had his drink on and was in no mood to wait.
But his friend "had to go", he was "running late."
He offered to get change and bring back the right sum,
But dear X thought that this plan was just dumb.
He thought up his own plan, which he thought was great,
because for money, or beer, he would not have to wait.
"I'll go get change, (and a six pack of beer),
and bring you your money, your house is near here.

So off he went, to tend to this chore~
Ten minutes should take him door-store-to door.
The time just kept passing and still he was gone.
I worried, "It shouldn't be taking this long."
At last I did the forbidden thing,
and gave the local police a ring.
A nearby officer came right away.
I explained to him what had happened that day.
I told him my fears about the drinking and driving,
& my concern for dear X and others surviving.
To look into my face, he stepped in where it's shady,
& then calmly said, "His car is here, lady."
I suppose that walking it would take this long.
and so ends my most embarrassing song.

©Paula McCarty