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- a Life In Hell -

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 :)

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2018

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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 ..... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/19/2018 8:33:00 AM - Thanks Arturo, for the lovely comment and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)