Alcohol Can Numb the Pain

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Inspired by the death of a family member who suffered with the demons of alcohol
Alcohol can numb the pain
But it's not the best thing for it
So have a drink and have some fun
But please don't over do it.

It's can be so addictive 
You may need it everyday
But when you finally sober up 
Your problems haven't gone away

Some say it is in your genes
Others say it's just being weak 
Either way it is an addiction 
It's help, and advice you really seek 

Life long abuse will destroy 
Everything you ever had
When your health deteriorates
Your family will be sad 

I'm not saying don't have a drink 
It's safe in moderation 
But drinking vodka at breakfast 
Won't get you admiration 

Liver failure heart conditions
Symptoms you may get 
To many people gone before
Some you've never met 

Alcoholism is hard to beat
It's a drug that's legalized 
If you keep drinking like you do
Your internals will be fried 

Family and friends are there for you
To help you beat this sordid addiction 
You will then realize, alcohol kills
This is FACT not fiction

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 4/23/2018 2:31:00 AM
Hey Gordon. It is sad but true that the demons of alcohol find refuge in alcoholics. This is such a real poem. We must fight these demons lest people get "fried". Nice poem. Thank you for sharing it.
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