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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

Date: 9/26/2023 11:58:00 AM

I don't blame you.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/26/2023 12:59:00 PM

Lol. This was an observation.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/14/2022 8:08:00 PM

This about sums up what it's like with a stinking drunk. Nice 'wrap!' :) gw

Karen Jones
Date: 6/15/2022 12:15:00 AM

Thanks Gershon!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/14/2022 12:33:00 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
Date: 6/14/2022 1:37:00 PM

Thanks for reading and sorry you have experienced this.

Ann Foster

Date: 6/14/2022 8:51:00 AM

A place I have been before. Never go back. Powerful write. Well done. Ann

Karen Jones
Date: 6/14/2022 9:16:00 AM

Ann so glad you got out. Hugs. Thanks for reading and the compliments.

Vincent Flannery

Date: 2/23/2022 1:41:00 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
Date: 2/25/2022 10:49:00 AM

You are kind to read it. Yes far too many women AND men are victims of a drunk!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/3/2022 9:58:00 PM

You probably have described the chaotic lives of many people. YES, dump the drunk! Janice

Karen Jones
Date: 2/7/2022 6:18:00 PM

I just hope they get out and get help.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 1/23/2022 7:10:00 PM

Sad but true, good one Karen!

Karen Jones
Date: 1/24/2022 2:37:00 AM

Thanks for reading James.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/8/2022 5:24:00 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
Date: 1/8/2022 10:21:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words Paul!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/25/2021 10:23:00 AM

Mele Kalikimaka! and Happy New Year! Aloha!

Karen Jones
Date: 12/25/2021 5:24:00 PM

Merry Christmas Rico!

Marikate Kingston

Date: 12/22/2021 8:07:00 PM

His name was dad, he was bad, it was all so sad, too bad.

Karen Jones
Date: 12/22/2021 8:13:00 PM

Hugs.

Richard Palmer

Date: 12/12/2021 11:32:00 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
Date: 12/13/2021 12:53:00 PM

You are right and it is even worse when kids are in the house. Thanks for reading Richard.

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/18/2021 9:40:00 PM

Love the ending, abuse, needs to be stamped out. Strong poetry is this, strong voice behind the pen...

Karen Jones
Date: 11/19/2021 3:39:00 PM

Thanks for reading Harry, and yes we all need to help stamp it out!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2021 3:49:00 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
Date: 11/18/2021 5:45:00 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

Date: 11/17/2021 5:19:00 PM

Dear Karen, a sad and unfortunate scenario you paint.....so many women live in fear. Great Write. Blessings, Paulette

Karen Jones
Date: 11/17/2021 6:52:00 PM

Yes many do. Thanks.

Eve Roper

Date: 11/11/2021 4:12:00 PM

For some women is so hard to do... great write, Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/11/2021 4:15:00 PM

Thanks sadly many live in distress.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/10/2021 6:45:00 AM

A poem with a message delivered well Karen...God bless...~ Ani

Karen Jones
Date: 11/10/2021 10:26:00 AM

Thank you for reading it Anitha!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/7/2021 7:13:00 AM

He deserves it. You nailed the emotions many feel when facing this common problem. Well done, Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/7/2021 7:16:00 AM

Vijay thanks!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/7/2021 7:04:00 AM

Well said, dump the drunk. Maybe AA can assist get rid of the addiction though … with God’s help

Karen Jones
Date: 11/7/2021 7:15:00 AM

Thanks for reading and God can deliver!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/7/2021 1:33:00 AM

Serves him right. Fine poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/7/2021 5:42:00 AM

Agreed. Thanks

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/6/2021 8:39:00 PM

An important message is delivered here with skill and eloquence, and I love your rhyming. Evelyn

Karen Jones
Date: 11/6/2021 8:49:00 PM

What a kind compliment Evelyn thanks!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/6/2021 10:44:00 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
Date: 11/6/2021 11:29:00 AM

Agreed. Thanks for commenting Rico.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/6/2021 10:03:00 AM

In addition to the general theme, I really like the use of onomatepoeia (sp?) throughout. Good, Karen.

Karen Jones
Date: 11/6/2021 10:19:00 AM

Thanks Milton!