After Auld Lang Syne Is Sung

The horns are squeezed the bells ring out
Auld Lang Syne is sung, no one about
All gone to their homes, arm in arm they walk
A few bevies inside them, so they talk the talk. 

Of how it will be this coming year
Money no object, no fighting or fear
Till they get home, something seems to snap
The dog is kicked, the wife gets a slap

The bevies have taken over, control is nought
Peace ever after, what a grand thought
No use trying to coax or chivvy when like this
Definitely stand away, don't get close for a kiss

He will blame it on a bad pint, same as last year
Makes you want to forget new year with  all its fear
He needs to be locked up with a few likewise men
Bet he would never, beat his wife up again.

So all you men and women that drinks too much
this poem I hope your conscience will touch
Get a grip of yourself be a man keep off the beer
Give your family a break next new year


For all the abused women and children that fear holiday times

Penned 01/01/2015 by Seren Roberts

Contest : poems that received H.M. previously

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 10/8/2015 1:55:00 AM
Awesome write Seren! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 10/2/2015 10:52:00 PM
nice win
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Date: 10/1/2015 4:45:00 PM
Thought provoking write, Seren. Bet the first sponsor wanted festive writes, but this is still a very good one with relevant issues for our time. So finally, congrats! Kim
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Date: 4/2/2015 7:06:00 PM
Seren,, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Love LINDA
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Date: 3/22/2015 10:47:00 AM
I can relate, thankfully my wife and I have new more joyful experiences to draw upon. Congratulations on your win and for bringing awareness to this problem.
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Date: 3/29/2015 6:05:00 PM
thanks Richard so many homes are affected in this way......Seren
Date: 3/21/2015 7:31:00 PM
Seren, Congratulations on your HM. Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my latest blog "Old Men In Blue Jeans" if you'd like. Enjoy, LOVE LINDA
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Date: 3/21/2015 9:47:00 PM
thank you Linda .....Seren
Date: 1/5/2015 10:06:00 AM
A very different view with social commentary well done!
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Date: 1/6/2015 8:07:00 AM
thank you Maurice, unfortunately it wasnt what was wanted , given myself must do better lines.....lol....Seren
Date: 1/2/2015 12:58:00 PM
The festive times can be a nightmare for some with domestic related incidents greatly increased at this time of year - great write Seren:-( Hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/2/2015 10:02:00 PM
Hi Jan thought I would write about another way of thinking especially with the festivities at New Year....Seren
Date: 1/2/2015 8:26:00 AM
I can relate, growing up the Holidays were not the joyous occasion they should have been.
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Date: 1/2/2015 12:27:00 PM
Sorry to read that Richard, at least you made sure for your family it was.....Seren
Date: 1/2/2015 1:26:00 AM
A powerful message Serene..Yes so many suffer in silence while We are making another New year toast.Hope you have a great year ahead sweet gal.
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Date: 1/2/2015 5:18:00 AM
Thanks Charmaine. yes i know of few families where beer takes over reason....Seren
Date: 1/1/2015 8:52:00 PM
Drunk or sober, never ever a reason to hit a woman, however I will not drink beer just in case, I will stick to spiced rum, and wee love taps on the bum! lol
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Date: 1/1/2015 11:29:00 PM
Lol my friend, thanks for stopping and commenting, now imagining what wee love taps on my bum feel like rofl.....Seren
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