Misery

It’s kept in a bottle,
high on a shelf.
It’s not there for you.
It’s only meant for me.
The warning on the label,
should have kept me away.
Yet I drank it down
even through the burn.
I guess I just ignored the fact
that the potion was named MISERY.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
January 3, 2009 at 11:51 AM
When we lose our self-respect and confidence it is easier to perpetuate our condition instead of looking for ways to correct it. Well done Dawn! Best wishes, Keith
Mason Avatar
October 30, 2008 at 8:11 PM
...."even through the burn" ... boy, can I relate to that line ... LOL ... Wonderful writing here, Dawn and a great example for the word! This is a very well-deserved selection to be featured here at the Soup this week. Congratulations!!
Jordan Avatar
October 30, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Congrats on having your poetry featured this week - God Bless
Weber Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I like this one a great deal! It possesses a quality of self-torture and remorse; high on the shelf to keep the misery away from the kids. Congrats on the feature this week! -John
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 6:35 AM
Congratulations Dawn on your poem, "Misery" being featured. God Bless. Vince
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 9:53 AM
Dawn,Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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October 26, 2008 at 6:50 PM
This is a creative poem with an interesting perspective. Congratulations on having it featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
October 26, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Guess we all drink it at some point or another. Congratulations on your featured write of the week. Love, Shar
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