Susan Gentry Poet Dodoitsu

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

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David Welch March 23, 2018 at 10:36 PM Great contrast, nice write. Susan Gentry March 24, 2018 at 5:19 PM Thank you David!

Rainbow Promise December 9, 2015 at 8:29 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. Susan Gentry December 16, 2015 at 2:22 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 December 9, 2015 at 2:44 AM Susa, I like the way you describe changes of mood that happens when a person gets into "alcoholism"... congrats!~Olive Eloisa =`) Susan Gentry December 9, 2015 at 11:57 AM Thank you!

Michael Tor December 9, 2015 at 1:41 AM An exceptional write Susan!! Susan Gentry December 9, 2015 at 11:56 AM Thank you!

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

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 8, 2015 at 6:09 AM Truly expressed words Susan.... Congrats on big win! Susan Gentry December 8, 2015 at 11:49 PM Thanks# Susan Gentry December 8, 2015 at 11:44 PM Thanks!

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

Skat A December 7, 2015 at 12:55 PM Susan, Congratulations on your win. SKAT Susan Gentry December 7, 2015 at 7:07 PM Thank you!

Eve Roper December 7, 2015 at 12:08 PM Congratulations on your win, Susan, a7! Susan Gentry December 7, 2015 at 7:06 PM Thanks Eve! Very kind.

Sandra Haight December 7, 2015 at 10:20 AM Excellent write, Susan! Congrats on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra Susan Gentry December 7, 2015 at 6:58 PM Thank you Sandra!

Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2015 at 8:10 AM You nailed this one. Congratulations. Susan Gentry December 7, 2015 at 6:50 PM You did! :) Thank you.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest Susan. Susan Gentry December 7, 2015 at 6:48 PM Thanks!

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