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A Wasted Life

Once a proud man standing tall with youth and invincibility running through his veins a fragile boy hidden in the closet of his heart psychologically abused tucked away in a corner abandoned and forgotten only the taste of liquor dulling the shame and hurt drowning the pain till it got the best of him victimized all over again a wasted life a damaged boy AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on February 25, 2019 for contest 2019 POETRY MARATHON MILE 21 sponsored by MARK TONEY Originally posted on November 1, 2018

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Charles Messina

Date: 6/10/2019 8:39:00 AM

Too many have fallen victim to the bottle. Seems like everyone knows someone. Great write, Line

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/10/2019 11:47:00 AM

|Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Charles.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 11/2/2018 12:52:00 AM

Heartfelt, I have seen in my family. Well written

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/2/2018 9:49:00 AM

So sad. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.

Chris Green

Date: 11/1/2018 4:01:00 PM

Alcohol has ruined more good lives because of lack of moderation. Though I know that many times the bottle is the only friend one might have. Sad, very sad.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/1/2018 6:26:00 PM

So very sad to witness indeed, Chris. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/1/2018 3:16:00 PM

A vicious circle Line, sadly they end up destroying themselves. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/1/2018 6:26:00 PM

So very sad indeed, Tom.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 11/1/2018 2:40:00 PM

So very sad... I have known several people like this- and it is such a terrible waste. Very honestly and sympathetically penned, nice work!

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/1/2018 6:29:00 PM

Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rhona.