I feel bad not replying with a comment as in depth as yours. but the meaning is easy to pinpoint, and the use of anecdotes (talking about booze and sweaty shoes, establishing credibility and believability) makes it really good. The flow is spot on. I cant think of anything that would need to be changed.

this is great.
keep it up.

-chris

Amazing. I put it on my favourite poems list.

I love the way this poem flows. 5/5 from me. And nice job on winning that contest. You beat me lol