Moxie

Moxie was a tonic, folks Used many years ago Helped to aid what ailed ya If you were feeling kinda low They felt it would perk you up So you took it every day Right before you ate a meal So your tiredness wouldn’t stay Taken from the root of a flower Gentius was the name of the plant Just a tablespoon would do ya Perhaps just a little scant? As the story or legend has it Named for a Illyrian King, you see It was a very long time ago For he died in 167 BC! But someone has created A carbonated drink since then Guess folks make quite a face Must be an interesting blend!