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Doctors Orders Gin

Early morning his first thought: A glass of Gin A refreshing effect Relationship of evil to devil's medicine One glas becomes to three ... or five The clock shows half past seven in the morning Mother and the children wake up It's a new working day and school for the three children He hides the bottle The brain is anesthetized The glass falls, crushed in the sink He is completely unable to act Fear and despair Protects their children Economic difficulties The shame! - Oh ... that terrible shame Mother was depressed and was simply not strong enough to leave him 19.02.2018 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/3/2018 2:24:00 PM

Dear Anne Lise, it is what it is... a friend of mine is struggling with alcoholism and I know it is affecting everyone .....

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/5/2018 5:38:00 PM

Lets hope for the best...

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/3/2018 2:27:00 PM

- Terribly sad for both family and friends, Pashang - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

Date: 2/26/2018 2:20:00 AM

This poem brings back a childhood memory Anna-Lise. Mother trying unsuccessfully to smash a bottle of brandy father had unsuccessfully hidden.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/26/2018 2:51:00 AM

- There was no alcohol in my childhood home ... but I think many people have experienced this nightmare, Jean - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/22/2018 8:16:00 AM

Hi Ann-Lise , If alcohol is abused, it can be total devastation to the "all" of the loved ones. You expressed that well in this well written piece. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2018 11:27:00 AM

- True, Alexis :) - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 2/21/2018 3:51:00 PM

Hello, Sunshine :) Very nicely written. Alcohol, as we all know, is bad. I don't drink. I wrote one called Alcohol a few yrs back. And Addiction :) love & hugs to my Norwegian Anne-Lise :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/22/2018 3:22:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit and great comment, Debbie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 2/21/2018 9:28:00 AM

I thought I commented on this.. Alcohol can destroy lives.. you wrote this very well..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/21/2018 12:03:00 PM

- You have now ... and thanks for your visit & comment, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams

Date: 2/21/2018 5:57:00 AM

Addiction to alcohol is a terrible thing Anne-Lise, even worse when one starts the day off with it and then tries to hide the evidence, at least they do initially, after a while they don't care, nothing matters except the addiction. I don't drink so dont understand it, but as you say, we all know someone who does. Powerful write, good luck in the contest....Maria xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/21/2018 8:14:00 AM

- Many thanks for your great comment and visit, Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anna Hopper

Date: 2/20/2018 10:17:00 AM

Wow! Hard to believe this is not a true story. So vivid. Heartbreaking and excellent write!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2018 11:28:00 AM

- I think everyone has heard this story one time or another, Anna :) - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley

Date: 2/20/2018 10:15:00 AM

...a scene being played out behind closed doors across the globe. Sadly. A fine write, Anne-lise. Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2018 11:26:00 AM

- True, Viv ....... and outside the door everything is perfect - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/19/2018 4:29:00 PM

Is this a true story? It is quite sad if it is. Yes - collecting postcards is a good hobby -some people make a living dealing in them. Hope for the best - it is really all we can do. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/20/2018 3:10:00 AM

- No, Matthew - The story may be true to many, but this is not my story - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/19/2018 2:18:00 PM

A sad poem and addiction is bad for whoever suffers from it. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 2:29:00 PM

- Really sad for children who grow up with alcohol at home, Phyllis - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2018 12:55:00 PM

I enjoyed seeing you write a bit differently from the norm with this one, Anne Lise. Also, I like that original title you had for it. It has quite the ring to it, sad as hell! Some people just can't leave even when they know they need to.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 2:26:00 PM

- So many families being totally destroyed ... of drinks that taste disgusting, Andrea - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/19/2018 7:42:00 AM

Having alcohol even before the day starts is not a good sign for harmonious family life and when the mother can not defend her children then things get worse. Your fine sociological poem brings to light this point my dear friend, Anne-Lise! Good luck! Hugs!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 2:23:00 PM

- A bad signal - But I do not like alcohol at all ... give me a glass of water - Many thanks for visit and comment, my friend Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/19/2018 6:36:00 AM

I feel for the family that suffers, as you have depicted. Your poem speaks to many affected by this addiction. Best for a win, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 2:19:00 PM

- Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/19/2018 4:57:00 AM

The addiction caused by many problems, it has been the ruin of many. And many hide in the bottle instead of seeking help. Great verse Sunshine. Good luck in the contest Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 8:40:00 AM

- Many thanks for visit and comment, a pleasure to see you Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 2/19/2018 4:26:00 AM

A difficult subject indeed...and not as easy as it may seem...Addiction is a relentless enemy...All the best Anne-Lise

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/19/2018 8:33:00 AM

- Thanks Arturo, for the lovely comment and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)