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At the Bottom of the Bottle

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THIS IS WRITTEN ABOUT AN OLD FRIEND (WE NO LONGER ARE IN CONTACT I COULDN'T BEAR TO SEE HER AS SHE IS NOW) - LAST TIME I SAW HER HUSBAND SHE WAS IN HOSPITAL - HER LIVER IS FAILING... YET SHE REFUSES TO GET HELP - SHE DID GO TO A HEALTH FARM WHERE HER HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WOULD GET HER AWAY FROM THE BOOZE .... THEN HE GOT THE BAR BILL :-(

Trapped at the bottom of a bottle of wine One taste on your lips – you think it’s divine But look at yourself you’re an utter mess Still in your dressing gown, not in a dress Your business is failing your marriage is too Yet you refuse to see what it’s doing to you Your husband finds bottles hidden by the bed All over the house - even in the garden shed Yet you refuse to get help you don’t think it is wrong We are fed up of hearing the same old sad song Go to rehab - you promised to rebuild your life Get back to how you were, a mother and wife You need help to get over this affliction Open your eyes, YOU have alcohol addiction Jan Allison 20th August 2014 Written for Addictive Poetry Contest Sponsored by Just that Archaic Poet

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2016 6:56:00 PM

Jan, I am so sad, What happened to the contest pages?? They are not nice and big. And when I click on them, they show server error. How can I enter a contest? My contest is not even showing over there. What am I not seeing???? are people able to find and get onto contests????

Jan Allison
Date: 4/23/2016 6:58:00 PM

will mail you xx

Rockman Pritts

Date: 5/31/2015 1:00:00 AM

There are only two kinds of people who witness this situation. The one who drains the bottle and the others who see it. Unfortunately, I am the one. I have exhausted every possible hiding spot, but my wife can always sniff them out. If you could weigh shame and addiction on a balancing scale, I'm sure that addiction would weigh heavier.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/31/2015 3:17:00 AM

That is such an honest comment Rockman I do hope that you are able to deal with this addiction - breaks my heart to see what it has done to our friends - and there are many here who do have issues - someone said out Island is 64,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock - thankfully I am not one of them I am almost tee total but I can see many reasons why people do take this route. Hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/22/2014 6:25:00 AM

This is a wonderful poem about a sad situation. I have seen it many times with family members. Great writing and God bless you. Love and prayers for this woman and her family and you too, Gina

Jan Allison
Date: 8/22/2014 7:46:00 AM

Thanks Regina it's such a sad sad situation addiction of any sort - affects not only the addict but the family and friends too:-( Hugs jan xxx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 8/22/2014 3:55:00 AM

Sad you made me remember my grandfather who really is also an alcoholic..:( understanding and great sacrifice is needed in this...

Jan Allison
Date: 8/22/2014 4:30:00 AM

They are constantly breaking up and getting back together - breaks my heart to see what addiction is doing - killing her and her family it is so so sad but until she reaches out for help nothing can be done:-( Hugs jan xxx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser
Date: 8/22/2014 3:56:00 AM

Reflective thought provoking and heart pulling poem.. Your second stanza makes my heart cry for the husband ..

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/20/2014 6:44:00 PM

Great poem Jan. Some people never want to admit that they have a problem. I also wrote a poem- Devil Inside A Bottle. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Jan Allison
Date: 8/21/2014 2:11:00 AM

Oh Lucilla it is so lovely to see you here thanks for the lovely comment:-) God bless hugs jan xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/20/2014 2:34:00 PM

wow. that is a hard thing to do, habits are hard to break and it's hard to stand without a crutch. but to find a way to stand without addiction the world would be a better place to be

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 3:03:00 PM

Most definitely Casarah:-) Hugs jan xxx

J. R. Corbin

Date: 8/20/2014 11:58:00 AM

Oh man! This so sadly describes the situation for so many unfortunate people, - a few of which are my friends. I have lost friends and relatives. I would make them all read your words if I could. Thank you Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 12:06:00 PM

Breaks my heart J. R - seems there is an alcohol problem on the Island - it was once described to me as 40,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock! (population is only about 85,000 so that would be a worrying statistic if it was really true!!!) Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith

Date: 8/20/2014 11:21:00 AM

Another beautiful sad story Jan....I'm coming over to capture that muse....I want happy :)....hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 12:03:00 PM

:-) you are a special friend thank you :-) xx

Tim Smith
Date: 8/20/2014 11:55:00 AM

That's what friends do :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 11:51:00 AM

Just been blown away by his poem LOL and thanks for making me smile my friend:-) Hugs jan xxx

Tim Smith
Date: 8/20/2014 11:46:00 AM

Eliison...read his poem :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 11:45:00 AM

??? Jack

Tim Smith
Date: 8/20/2014 11:41:00 AM

No but if you get to close to Jack it might keel over from the stench :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 11:36:00 AM

At least the remaining cell wont get destroyed by alcohol! Hugs back :-) :-) Jan xx

Tim Smith
Date: 8/20/2014 11:31:00 AM

I am just happy to have the company of you and your brain cell :) hugs :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 11:29:00 AM

Unfortunately Happy is with the other dwarfs and Snow White in fantasy land Tim! Just got bird brain here instead for the day - at least i am writing - the humour was yesterday in the footles - will be back tomorrow:-) Hugs as ever Jan xxx

Country Girl48

Date: 8/20/2014 11:19:00 AM

Loved this one too because that was my ex through and through

Country Girl48
Date: 8/20/2014 11:31:00 AM

That's true too. My father died because of that and I never got to meet him.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2014 11:27:00 AM

Such a sad sad situation Melanie - she knows she needs help but refuses to get it at the moment - sadly soon it will be too late and it breaks my heart to think of her as she is now . The once thriving business is failing, as is the marriage, but she can't see past the bottom of the next glass. My sister's ex boyfriend died from liver failure due to his addiction - he was only 40. I am glad I am almost tee total - have a very rare drink now and again - have no issue with people drinking as long as it is in moderation - it causes so many social problems :-) Hugs Jan x