Regina Mcintosh Poet Etheree

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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 May 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM Gina, beautifully penned and I love your image. Congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance

Michelle Faulkner May 25, 2020 at 4:40 PM Congratulations on your win with this very moving poem, Gina-

Aditi Mishra May 25, 2020 at 1:45 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 May 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM Congrats on your win. A sad story but a powerful message! Well done!

Jenish Somadas May 25, 2020 at 10:32 AM Congrats on your wonderful in Regina..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 24, 2020 at 9:23 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 May 24, 2020 at 8:30 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 May 24, 2020 at 4:44 PM Back with a big congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve

Gershon Wolf May 21, 2020 at 8:07 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 May 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM I have lost family too because of this. There is a strong drinking culture coming out of Appalachia.

Michelle Faulkner May 21, 2020 at 1:51 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 May 21, 2020 at 12:11 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 May 21, 2020 at 11:27 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

Jan Allison May 21, 2020 at 7:51 AM addiction is such a cruel condition so many succumb to the lure of drink and drugs, well penned Regina:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2020 at 6:44 AM Your poem speaks for many angels taken by alcohol--well written, Regina.

Eve Roper May 20, 2020 at 11:10 PM Perfect Etheree, Regina, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve