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Alcoholic Haze

From early in the morning I throw away a brand new day. I'll give it up tomorrow; today I can't give it away. I don't remember yesterday - I can see it on the floor. Sleep came over me. I could not drink any more. The doorway in an alley; in the shadow my next phase. The bottle empties out before my alcoholic haze. Early in the evening the bitter cold sweeps in. I head down for salvation; to try and get a booking. There's room down by the river, 'neath the bridge be my bed. I stop to buy my saviour that resurrects my head. Cold rain falls on either side; my eyes begin to glaze. The bottle empties out before my alcoholic haze. Through all this misty haze, I recall a ladder climbing ride. Started hustling with losers - started moving down the slide. Found comfort with an answer that drifted strong with me. No questions and no answers combine so easily. The welcome bench in the park upon warm summers days. The bottle empties out before my alcoholic haze. In my alcoholic haze there’s an answer that’s for sure. The morning comes around the answers aren't there anymore. The doorways and the bridges; parks and alleys will always, be the nightmares most encountered before my alcoholic haze.

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Date: 5/27/2020 4:40:00 PM
Well written on the addiction of drinking. Any addiction is bad for sure. Have a great week. love phyl
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/3/2020 2:03:00 AM
Hello Phyllis … correct Phyllis. An addiction can involve anything at all. The vices are real health risks, but other addictions cause other problems too - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Date: 5/23/2020 1:13:00 PM
A thought provoking write which I enjoyed reading - you related a sad story in poetic perfection - we also have a member of our family who has succumbed to this affliction. Well Penned Lindsay. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 9:06:00 PM
Hello Jennifer … alcoholism is not selective but it can be very destructive, not only to individuals, but to the other family members. Like all addictions, it needs a strong mind to want to work for a cure - thanks Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 5/21/2020 6:02:00 PM
Alcoholism is a mental and physical disease. It can be treated like cancer or diabetes. We put the onus of morality on a sick person. Heavens! Millions recover and stay sober. Doctors, teachers and show biz, musicians? Of course! Not to forget ~ poets, past and present! *Lindsay, excuse my obviating, everyone does a 'better than thou when this comes up.'* Famous people are recovered alcoholics. That's not the point, your poem was quite outstanding! Good show. Panagiota.xoxo
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 9:02:00 PM
G'day Panagiota … like all diseases, alcoholism does not discriminate, and for many sobrietry is a blessing but the curse is just one drink away - thank you once again Panagiota - Linsay
Date: 5/20/2020 4:06:00 AM
This is sad Lindsay. Alcoholism is a terrible disease and it has affected my brothers. Your poem sums it up really well my friend. xxoo
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 8:56:00 PM
Hello Connie … I too have had family members who suffered from this disease, with some finding answers, but tell me a relapse is just one drink away - thank you Connie - Lindsay
Date: 5/19/2020 11:38:00 AM
This is a warning to those who overdrink and suffer for it. A pity to waste a day or two of their life each time they get plastered! Luckily drink and I were never on good terms! ~Regards // paul
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 8:53:00 PM
Hello Paul … like you Paul, alcohol tended to make me feel ill before anything else. I barely drink any alcohol drink now, but a verse like this comes about from observance of others - thanks Paul - Lindsay
Date: 5/19/2020 2:50:00 AM
WoW! Makes one wonder what would make someone want to hide in the oblivion of alcohol or drugs. I hate the dizzy feeling the drugs give me in the hospital right before I pass out before surgery. A fine write my friend. Great imagery and emotion. God Bless and stay well. JB
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 8:49:00 PM
Thank you Judy … a truly ugly disease it is that steals dignity, self esteem, and ability to enjoy life that is not easily cured - catch you soon Judy - Lindsay
Date: 5/17/2020 12:16:00 AM
The dreaded alcoholic haze, who hasn't been there.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 8:11:00 PM
G'day Tom … most of us have been there Tom, but sadly some don't come back - thanks Mate - Lindsay
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/21/2020 6:03:00 PM
Tom~ thanks for much needed honesty. You make me smile. Panagiota
Date: 5/16/2020 7:13:00 PM
Wow! Are you saying booze is not the only answer???? Doesn't booze Foster everything? Did someone slip you a Guinness? That's heavy, mate! Aloha! Rico
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/24/2020 8:08:00 PM
G'day Rico … No, booze is not the answer, but by crikey it can become a master. I don't mind stout though, but not a fan of Fosters - thanks Rico - Lindsay

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