Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Verse

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- Life In Hell -

Early morning
his first thought:
A glass of Gin
A refreshing effect
Relationship of evil to
devil's medicine

One glas
becomes to three ... or five
The clock shows half past seven
in the morning
Mother and the children wake up
It's a new working day
and school for the three children

He hides the bottle
The brain is anesthetized
The glass falls,
crushed in the sink
He is completely unable to act

Fear and despair
Protects their children
Economic difficulties
The shame! - Oh ... that terrible shame
Mother was depressed
and was simply not
strong enough to leave him














19.02.2018
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)

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Pashang Salehi March 3, 2018 at 2:24 PM Dear Anne Lise, it is what it is... a friend of mine is struggling with alcoholism and I know it is affecting everyone ..... Pashang Salehi March 5, 2018 at 5:38 PM Lets hope for the best... Anne-Lise Andresen March 3, 2018 at 2:27 PM - Terribly sad for both family and friends, Pashang - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray February 26, 2018 at 2:20 AM This poem brings back a childhood memory Anna-Lise. Mother trying unsuccessfully to smash a bottle of brandy father had unsuccessfully hidden. Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2018 at 2:51 AM - There was no alcohol in my childhood home ... but I think many people have experienced this nightmare, Jean - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Alexis Y. February 22, 2018 at 8:16 AM Hi Ann-Lise , If alcohol is abused, it can be total devastation to the "all" of the loved ones. You expressed that well in this well written piece. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Anne-Lise Andresen February 22, 2018 at 11:27 AM - True, Alexis :) - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Debbie Duncan February 21, 2018 at 3:51 PM Hello, Sunshine :) Very nicely written. Alcohol, as we all know, is bad. I don't drink. I wrote one called Alcohol a few yrs back. And Addiction :) love & hugs to my Norwegian Anne-Lise :) Anne-Lise Andresen February 22, 2018 at 3:22 AM - Many thanks for visit and great comment, Debbie :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One February 21, 2018 at 9:28 AM I thought I commented on this.. Alcohol can destroy lives.. you wrote this very well.. Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2018 at 12:03 PM - You have now ... and thanks for your visit & comment, S.O. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams February 21, 2018 at 5:57 AM Addiction to alcohol is a terrible thing Anne-Lise, even worse when one starts the day off with it and then tries to hide the evidence, at least they do initially, after a while they don't care, nothing matters except the addiction. I don't drink so dont understand it, but as you say, we all know someone who does. Powerful write, good luck in the contest....Maria xxx Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2018 at 8:14 AM - Many thanks for your great comment and visit, Maria :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anna Hopper February 20, 2018 at 10:17 AM Wow! Hard to believe this is not a true story. So vivid. Heartbreaking and excellent write! Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2018 at 11:28 AM - I think everyone has heard this story one time or another, Anna :) - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley February 20, 2018 at 10:15 AM ...a scene being played out behind closed doors across the globe. Sadly. A fine write, Anne-lise. Viv x Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2018 at 11:26 AM - True, Viv ....... and outside the door everything is perfect - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Matthew Anish February 19, 2018 at 4:29 PM Is this a true story? It is quite sad if it is. Yes - collecting postcards is a good hobby -some people make a living dealing in them. Hope for the best - it is really all we can do. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2018 at 3:10 AM - No, Matthew - The story may be true to many, but this is not my story - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock February 19, 2018 at 2:18 PM A sad poem and addiction is bad for whoever suffers from it. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 2:29 PM - Really sad for children who grow up with alcohol at home, Phyllis - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2018 at 12:55 PM I enjoyed seeing you write a bit differently from the norm with this one, Anne Lise. Also, I like that original title you had for it. It has quite the ring to it, sad as hell! Some people just can't leave even when they know they need to. Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM - So many families being totally destroyed ... of drinks that taste disgusting, Andrea - Many thanks for visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis February 19, 2018 at 7:42 AM Having alcohol even before the day starts is not a good sign for harmonious family life and when the mother can not defend her children then things get worse. Your fine sociological poem brings to light this point my dear friend, Anne-Lise! Good luck! Hugs! Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 2:23 PM - A bad signal - But I do not like alcohol at all ... give me a glass of water - Many thanks for visit and comment, my friend Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit February 19, 2018 at 6:36 AM I feel for the family that suffers, as you have depicted. Your poem speaks to many affected by this addiction. Best for a win, Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 2:19 PM - Many thanks for your visit and lovely comment, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham February 19, 2018 at 4:57 AM The addiction caused by many problems, it has been the ruin of many. And many hide in the bottle instead of seeking help. Great verse Sunshine. Good luck in the contest Tom Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 8:40 AM - Many thanks for visit and comment, a pleasure to see you Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael February 19, 2018 at 4:26 AM A difficult subject indeed...and not as easy as it may seem...Addiction is a relentless enemy...All the best Anne-Lise Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2018 at 8:33 AM - Thanks Arturo, for the lovely comment and visit :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)