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Love and Alcohol

Sunset ebbed so quickly, Dark clouds gathered swiftly. Cold wind whipped around me, As I stood on the quay. My old brittle bones ache, Entirely my mistake. Turned back to the haven, A coward, a craven. Now abandoned by all I’d revert to my call. No alcohol would aid. Was just addicted by trade. Yet there she was waiting No more hesitating. I smiled and saw her love. Humbly thanked God above. I made a solemn vow No more hard drinks, somehow. 6 syllable couplets.

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Ray Zottola

Date: 5/11/2023 7:30:00 AM

I'm with you! Every time I say i'll quit, somehow I forget the next day and try again as the pain has drifted. Love this! Rz

Charles Messina

Date: 5/2/2023 5:19:00 AM

Drinking hard drinks gets old, the older we get the harder we fall (lol) But a couple of glasses of wine may enhance romance :) Best wishes my friend.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/1/2023 7:52:00 PM

A woman love does tame the soul.. Lovely write.

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/29/2023 9:29:00 AM

Dear Victor, the vulnerability of struggle and deep emotions resonate in the aching beauty of your verse. May the narrator imbibe on sweet love's potion to help him keep his solemn vow. Your poet's heart is ever soulful and romantic, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/29/2023 7:46:00 AM

Ahh!! A reason to change. I enjoyed reading this one today. It has good flow, rhythm, and rhyme. Nice to live close to the sea, ocean or gulf. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Miranda Hawley

Date: 4/29/2023 7:22:00 AM

How did your solemn vow go? Or how is it going? Love really does change things that is for sure. Great job.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/28/2023 6:15:00 PM

Love conquers all. You are lucky to have had such a love Victor. S mant go a lifetime and never know that type of wondeful love. Best wishes, Wen

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/28/2023 1:58:00 PM

A lovely write/ending. Have a great day/weekend..................

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/28/2023 12:33:00 PM

The poem's contrast between love and alcohol is interesting and insightful. The ending is quite nice. :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/28/2023 9:00:00 AM

Hi Victor, Alcohol is a temporary fix, a thief, and a robber. But love is something that can give the alcoholic a reason to get clean. But that love has to start within first. That's my opinion, nevertheless a good poem on love and alcohol. Have a great day and weekend-Alexis

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/28/2023 8:22:00 AM

Alcohol is a theif that steals one's thoughts, words and eventually one's life. Love is what really makes the world go around. Very nice poem, Victor. You are a true romantic. Have a super weekend my friend:)

Paul Callus

Date: 4/28/2023 6:27:00 AM

Love and alcohol are often not worthy of one another! If they do have to mix, then may Love's portion be much bigger than that of alcohol! ~ Best regards, Victor. // paul