Sacrifice by Daniel S. Irwin

The doc told him

That he needed to

Give up his nightly

Whiskey and soda

Or he was certainly

Going to die.

His poor kidneys had

Become like sponges.

Reluctantly, sadly,

He agreed and

Cut out the soda.

Daniel S. Irwin, native of Southern Illinois (such as it is).  Artist, writer, actor, soldier, scholar, priest among other things.

Work published in over one hundred magazines and journals worldwide.  Has appeared in over one hundred films. 

Speaks fluent gibberish when loaded.  Not much into blowing his own horn as you are only as good as your latest endeavor.

Once turned to religion but Jesus just walked away.