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Liquor Talking

In your sleep, you told me you loved me

Again

In the morning you’ll deny your feelings

Again

Your words come from the booze

I lose

Again

Though it’s nice listening to words inspired by liquor
Just wish you’d remember them when you’re sober




Not inspired by a recent event --  just memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Pettit Avatar
January 29, 2011 at 9:53 PM
Are you sure it was liquor and not truth serum? Great submission.
Semeniuk Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 10:32 AM
such a common occurrence within so many relationships. a great way to bring it to light with a peace of mind. nice write!
Guzzi Avatar
December 16, 2010 at 12:29 PM
sad aye, ones who feel emotion is a weakess, I'm sure there was love, who could not love the kindness of you! Light & Love
Dufresne Avatar
December 4, 2010 at 5:22 AM
ahh.... the memories of how booze not taken in moderation can mess up just about any important moment. Your poem doesn't bring back very pleasant memories but is certainly a needed reminder of a truth.
Campi Avatar
December 1, 2010 at 6:31 AM
This is such a sad poem and your sadness comes through each and every word. Regards, Jancarl
Richards Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 6:19 PM
A heart-breaking truth told in this small poem. One kind of love that many will understand and not feel so alone. Poignant words, Carolyn.
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 1:33 PM
I'm so glad we don't drink.But what a read booze takes love out of the word.Hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving.Thanks Carolyn for you congrats on my HM.Happy holiday Your friend Teresa
Milgate Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM
I could here the tone of again, nice write, glad its not a recent memory. Hope Thanksgiving was nice.
Haick Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 5:38 PM
LOL! I call those "the foolish years", Carolyn. Glad to have grown up! Goes to my favs. Much love, Audrey
K. Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Had to smile as I read this, how ironic indeed-- you definitely are better off without this person-- enjoy your day Carolyn-- hugs nikko :)
Loving Iii Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 7:15 AM
sorry but this one had me laughing. again
Loving Iii Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 7:13 AM
you sound like my ex.
Mac Donald Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Hi Carolyn! Sometimes I do have a problem with dissociating themes, fact or fiction. Makes me somewhat of a "Duddhead".:( I'm sorry Carolyn. Still, I do think this is a great poem!! Best regards, Mikki
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I really enjoyed this one, Carolyn. I think you are much better off rid of this boozer! And how was your THANKSGIVING day?? LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Nice memories of the past recollected when you are in tranquility, Carolyn
Goff Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 12:20 PM
am smilin'......not inspired by a recent event...jus' smilin!!!! soup-mail.....jimbo
Mac Donald Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Hi Carolyn! Doesn't sound like you might have lost a whole lot? On the other hand, 'booze' may have been his love and courage elixir? Still, doesn't sound like a truth potion. It would have been agonizing living with someone who always needed to have 'three sheets to the wind'. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Best to you, Mikki
Neels Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Carolyn, how true is this.. Unfortunately this happens a lot.. Great write.. Your comment about my lanterne resembling a bush or tree made me smile.. Hope your day is a good one.. Love Wilma
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 10:10 AM
nice art, enjoyed reading this poem. son.
La France Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 9:58 AM
and expressed very well, I once had a boyfriend addicted to liquor but I did not know in the beginning, he was the nicest person in the world, until he drank, then everything would change, what a pity, and it destroyed him and all he loved, you expressed the cost to a relaltionship in your poem wonderfully~~
Austin Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Alcohol! You have alerted a former alcoholic, namely myself. Though they will deny it, alcoholics are all of a kind. They HIDE all sorts of things. Stay away from them, dear friend. LOve, Dave
Wellington Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Hey Carolyn, so you have been there too, eh? Well, glad it is of the past for us, not memories we hold dear. Super write! Blessings and happy Thanksgiving, Joy (Jew)
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November 25, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Been there all too often...Happy Thanksgiving my dear....love Michael
Mehta Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Thnx Carolyn for visiting my work "He is ever welcome....." and leaving encouraging comments....Happy to learn that u liked Diwali celebration captured in verses ....Luv/best wishes..... Hitendra Mehta
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