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Alcoholics

  "Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave Gently they go, the                        beautiful, the tender, the kind; " Edna St, Vincent Millay

A
Uncle
And an aunt
Both long gone now
Alcohol took them
Despite them giving all
Their hearts to others, always
With love, faith and hope for morrow
Going beyond their means to give full
Gestures of goodness, compassion and grace



May 20, 2020
Etheree Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart
Theme chosen ~ 3. Death

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Constance La France

Date: 5/28/2020 10:36:00 AM

Gina, beautifully penned and I love your image. Congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/25/2020 4:40:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this very moving poem, Gina-

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/25/2020 1:45:00 PM

I knew an uncle once and he died of alcoholism. You brought up such a powerful message through your words Regina, despite their compassion, goodness and grace it ate them. Sad but honest. Congratulations on your win :)

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 5/25/2020 10:45:00 AM

Congrats on your win. A sad story but a powerful message! Well done!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 5/25/2020 10:32:00 AM

Congrats on your wonderful in Regina..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/24/2020 9:23:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning poem, Regina! Your title caught my attention. Like many, I can also relate. My step-dad died from cirrhosis. Five months later my dad died from the same. Three years ago, my mom had a liver transplant. Alcoholism is a terrible disease. Your poem reminds us that these can be people with good qualities despite their illness. Thanks for sharing :) Rhonda xx

John Watt

Date: 5/24/2020 8:30:00 PM

Regina, I too lost an uncle and aunt to the effects of alcohol upon their bodies. Your tribute is very gracious and remembers these dear ones in the positive light of their generous giving natures. Congratulations on your top win, my friend ~ John

Eve Roper

Date: 5/24/2020 4:44:00 PM

Back with a big congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/21/2020 8:07:00 PM

Reminiscent of the prostitute with the heart of gold... Sages wrote: Just the whole of the person favorably. If you look at the whole person, you will find (many) positives... Blessings, Gershon

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/21/2020 7:00:00 PM

I have lost family too because of this. There is a strong drinking culture coming out of Appalachia.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/21/2020 1:51:00 PM

It is so sad they could not overcome their demons, but were still generous and good - a lovely entry for the contest..

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/21/2020 12:11:00 PM

That also touches me deeply. When my previous marriage turned into a storm with no sails, I too took to the botlle of drowing myself in booze. 13 years onwards I am addicted to life (and Coke Zero) and happily married again. It is sad that your aunt and uncle could not give to themselves, what they deserved. Kind and sober wishes, Kai

Judy Ball

Date: 5/21/2020 11:27:00 AM

So many reasons that some inately good people turn to drink. Some don't feel appreciated or loved. Some are angry. So many reasons but the bad part is it never works because when they sober up the problem is still there and they don't know what to do with it. A very touching piece. God Bless, JB