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Jekyll and Hyde - Doppelganger

bright eyes gleaming with mischief
gentle compassionate views
determinedly ambitious
me sober and free

glazed eyes full of hate and fear
anger mixed with self pity
high drama - no coping skills
alcoholic me

 
Written 12/6/2015
 Dodoitsu Doppelganger Contest by Alfred Vassallo
4th Place

Copyright © Susan Gentry | Year Posted 2015

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David Welch Date: 3/23/2018 10:36:00 PM Great contrast, nice write. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 3/24/2018 5:19:00 PM Thank you David!

Rainbow Promise Date: 12/9/2015 8:29:00 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest, Susan. Knew two people who were alcoholics. Unlike you, they never overcame that habit which was to their own detriment! Great write, a 7. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/16/2015 2:22:00 AM Thank you for reading and commenting. I didn't and don't do iit alone... am very blessed. Very kind words and thanks for the 7.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 12/9/2015 2:44:00 AM Susa, I like the way you describe changes of mood that happens when a person gets into "alcoholism"... congrats!~Olive Eloisa =`) Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/9/2015 11:57:00 AM Thank you!

Michael Tor Date: 12/9/2015 1:41:00 AM An exceptional write Susan!! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/9/2015 11:56:00 AM Thank you!

John Hamilton Date: 12/8/2015 5:38:00 PM Congrats very nicely said, sad reality, but some continue to cope that way. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/8/2015 11:53:00 PM Certainly is. Thank you, John!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 12/8/2015 6:09:00 AM Truly expressed words Susan.... Congrats on big win! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/8/2015 11:49:00 PM Thanks# Susan Gentry Date: 12/8/2015 11:44:00 PM Thanks!

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/7/2015 5:01:00 PM Sad ...Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 7:11:00 PM Yes it is sad. That other me 20 yrs ago is lots of women today still suffering. Miracles happen!

Skat A Date: 12/7/2015 12:55:00 PM Susan, Congratulations on your win. SKAT Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 7:07:00 PM Thank you!

Eve Roper Date: 12/7/2015 12:08:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Susan, a7! Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 7:06:00 PM Thanks Eve! Very kind.

Sandra Haight Date: 12/7/2015 10:20:00 AM Excellent write, Susan! Congrats on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 6:58:00 PM Thank you Sandra!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/7/2015 8:10:00 AM You nailed this one. Congratulations. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 6:50:00 PM You did! :) Thank you.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores Date: 12/7/2015 7:05:00 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Susan. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/7/2015 6:48:00 PM Thanks!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/6/2015 7:44:00 PM Yes, a split personality and not so unheard of when it is about alcoholism. GREAT take on this theme. Login to Reply Susan Gentry Date: 12/6/2015 9:41:00 PM Thanks Andrea! Appreciate you.