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I Drink

I drink when I am happy. I drink when I am sad.

I drink when I get angry. I drink when I am bad.

I drink to increase my pleasure. I drink to decrease my pain.

I drink for peace of mind. My mind is now in pieces once again.

I think I drink. I can't think because I drink I think.

My days are a haze. My nights are a blur.

This cycle I am in is pure torture.

Help me please I can't put down my drink.

I am alone and scared. 

Into this bottle I sink.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 30, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Ashley, Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest --- 101 in a row. :) Stop by my blog "They Hang Horses, Don't They?" if you'd like. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Davey Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 2:53 PM
I have been where you are at in this with alcohol and it is torture at times! I mean I am Irish for God's sake I was suppose to drink right? Now not so much, great write
Smith Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 7:20 PM
A fun little poem Ashley...I really like the line..I think I drink. I can't think because I drink I think.
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