“John Atkins (The Drunkard's Warning)”
Description
"Poor drunkards, poor drunkards, take warning by me, The fruits of transgression behold now I see." John Atkins, when drunk, slew his "dear companion." His family and friends are left weeping. He regrets his acts and warns against drink
References
- MHenry-Appalachians, p. 115, "John Atkins" (1 text)
- Roud #4191
- BI, MHAp115