Karen Jones Poet Other

Dump the Drunk

Slam goes the door he is home
Kaplunk he sinks on sofa alone
Drunk driving again no doubt hiccup so loud
Dinner is ready I churp how was your day at work?
Awful they’re oozing my very life outta me
It’s their fault I need a gulp to get relief
Won’t you come to the table and nibble
Honey I don’t want food lets not quibble
Fine drink your life away slurp
Crash goes a dinner plate burp
I don’t want to fight but wack
Never give me a tongue thrash
How dare you give me a slap
I am leaving you that is a wrap.

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The Situation September 26, 2023 at 11:58 AM I don't blame you. Karen Jones September 26, 2023 at 12:59 PM Lol. This was an observation.

Gershon Wolf June 14, 2022 at 8:08 PM This about sums up what it's like with a stinking drunk. Nice 'wrap!' :) gw Karen Jones June 15, 2022 at 12:15 AM Thanks Gershon!

Panagiota Romios June 14, 2022 at 12:33 PM A problem worldwide. It’s far from a moral issue. It’s a physical addiction, like cocaine. MDs, lawyers. Performers are recovered alcoholics. I have experienced your pain. Dumping someone you love is not that simple. There are co-alcoholics. And have seen couples get better. Far from an easy road. Murderers get loved. Alcoholics? No.many Would prefer them dead. My best to you, Panagiota xx Karen Jones June 14, 2022 at 1:37 PM Thanks for reading and sorry you have experienced this.

Ann Foster June 14, 2022 at 8:51 AM A place I have been before. Never go back. Powerful write. Well done. Ann Karen Jones June 14, 2022 at 9:16 AM Ann so glad you got out. Hugs. Thanks for reading and the compliments.

Vincent Flannery February 23, 2022 at 1:41 PM Very good poem and so well written with such a sad meaning. I pray for those with such problems for but for the grace of God it could be I. God Bless! Karen Jones February 25, 2022 at 10:49 AM You are kind to read it. Yes far too many women AND men are victims of a drunk!

Janice Canerdy February 3, 2022 at 9:58 PM You probably have described the chaotic lives of many people. YES, dump the drunk! Janice Karen Jones February 7, 2022 at 6:18 PM I just hope they get out and get help.

James Marshall Goff January 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM Sad but true, good one Karen! Karen Jones January 24, 2022 at 2:37 AM Thanks for reading James.

Paul Callus January 8, 2022 at 5:24 AM You express yourself well in the way you tackle this delicate subject, Karen. The writing is there on the wall...swap that fly!! Best regards // paul Karen Jones January 8, 2022 at 10:21 PM Thanks for your kind words Paul!

Rico Leffanta December 25, 2021 at 10:23 AM Mele Kalikimaka! and Happy New Year! Aloha! Karen Jones December 25, 2021 at 5:24 PM Merry Christmas Rico!

Marikate Kingston December 22, 2021 at 8:07 PM His name was dad, he was bad, it was all so sad, too bad. Karen Jones December 22, 2021 at 8:13 PM Hugs.

Richard Palmer December 12, 2021 at 11:32 AM words with a message, a lot of people take abuse for love, this says it all leave while you can, great words of wisdom Karen Karen Jones December 13, 2021 at 12:53 PM You are right and it is even worse when kids are in the house. Thanks for reading Richard.

Harry Horsman November 18, 2021 at 9:40 PM Love the ending, abuse, needs to be stamped out. Strong poetry is this, strong voice behind the pen... Karen Jones November 19, 2021 at 3:39 PM Thanks for reading Harry, and yes we all need to help stamp it out!

Andrea Dietrich November 18, 2021 at 3:49 PM She needs to leave really fast. It will just get worse and worse. I had a grandma (my stepdad's mom) who went through this and it was so sad to see when we went there to visit! Karen Jones November 18, 2021 at 5:45 PM So sorry you had to witness that. Hoping somehow things worked out better than they usually do. Thanks for stopping by to read.

Paulette Calasibetta November 17, 2021 at 5:19 PM Dear Karen, a sad and unfortunate scenario you paint.....so many women live in fear. Great Write. Blessings, Paulette Karen Jones November 17, 2021 at 6:52 PM Yes many do. Thanks.

Eve Roper November 11, 2021 at 4:12 PM For some women is so hard to do... great write, Karen. Karen Jones November 11, 2021 at 4:15 PM Thanks sadly many live in distress.

Anitha Jayasankar November 10, 2021 at 6:45 AM A poem with a message delivered well Karen...God bless...~ Ani Karen Jones November 10, 2021 at 10:26 AM Thank you for reading it Anitha!

Vijay Pandit November 7, 2021 at 7:13 AM He deserves it. You nailed the emotions many feel when facing this common problem. Well done, Karen. Karen Jones November 7, 2021 at 7:16 AM Vijay thanks!

Unseeking Seeker November 7, 2021 at 7:04 AM Well said, dump the drunk. Maybe AA can assist get rid of the addiction though … with God’s help Karen Jones November 7, 2021 at 7:15 AM Thanks for reading and God can deliver!

Victor Buhagiar November 7, 2021 at 1:33 AM Serves him right. Fine poem. Karen Jones November 7, 2021 at 5:42 AM Agreed. Thanks

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 6, 2021 at 8:39 PM An important message is delivered here with skill and eloquence, and I love your rhyming. Evelyn Karen Jones November 6, 2021 at 8:49 PM What a kind compliment Evelyn thanks!

Rico Leffanta November 6, 2021 at 10:44 AM Men seem to be innately irresponsible with a knack for pointing the blame elsewhere. . . Always best to leave the FIRST time a man becomes violent! (the captcha code is ATA as in "Ata girl!") Karen Jones November 6, 2021 at 11:29 AM Agreed. Thanks for commenting Rico.

L Milton Hankins November 6, 2021 at 10:03 AM In addition to the general theme, I really like the use of onomatepoeia (sp?) throughout. Good, Karen. Karen Jones November 6, 2021 at 10:19 AM Thanks Milton!