Alcoholism

Alcoholism, the pariah
feeding on the collapse
of self-control 
befuddling the brain's sensibility;
transforming intelligence
into ridicule.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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May 12, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Oh yeah. it's a demon. AA helps. This poem is powerful.
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March 21, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Would that it were this simple ... smile ... Why I have this chemical imbalance is so that eventually I would go looking for a spiritual solution without having to join a religion ... LOL ... The Spirit of the Universe gets us one way or the other ... smile ... great description, Mac and glad you've brought your talents to the Soup. Keep up the wonderful writes !!!
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March 18, 2010 at 2:04 AM
Your poem my friend is semilar to these biblical verses: Proverbs 23:29-35. I love it...NOT the alcohol but the way you compose your poem. Ernilando
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March 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM
How true and have seen it in action many times... a wonderful description with excellent words Mac...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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March 8, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Interesting description of the effects of consuming alcoholic beverages to an excess..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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March 8, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Best description of "alcoholism" I've ever come across! Great job, Mac! Peace, Audrey
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