Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Remembering What You Want To Forget- Long Lost Prince

When we first met everything was like a fairy
tale.
You were my prince and I was your princess.
In our beautiful kingdom love reigned.


Love reigned until you found a new love
named Jack Daniel.

In the beginning you could deal with Jack
and you didn't let him alter your mind.

But I can remember like yesterday when Jack
was in control,
On that day I was your enemy and an instant
punching back.
I wasn't a equal opponent nor a sparring partner.
You beat me within a inch of my life.

The next day I told you about our dreadful match.
You had began to cry because you didn't remember 
the event.

Not only did Jack alter and control your mind,
while under his influence you were not aware
of your actions.

You can be compared to a modern day zombie.

Back then I didn't know who you were under Jack’s
influence.

Until this day I try to forget those horrible memories,
As I gaze at you now I’m still in search of my prince.


10- 5-18

Inspired by Remembering What You Want To Forget contest.

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Anisha Dutta October 16, 2018 at 7:27 AM Congrats Alexis for the poem you have penned so nice. I know, i agree there are people who easily forget their ill manners. Actually they are not aware that they are so ill-behaved. They are sub-standard.

Eve Roper October 15, 2018 at 2:41 PM Alexis, congratulations on your win. It is ashame of addiction my father was like that never remembered his actions..

Kim Rodrigues October 15, 2018 at 1:24 PM How awful...the drinking, the abuse, not remembering and the final line as you look at your spouse still searching for your prince! My husband’s nickname is Prince so this especially strikes me. Congratulations, Alexis, on your second place win! Alexis Y. October 15, 2018 at 1:37 PM Hi Kim, You held a good contest. I really appreciate my placement in the contest:-) Alexis

Andrea Dietrich October 9, 2018 at 3:08 PM It's so sad when this gets in the way of good relationships. You chose your topic for this challenge well.

Tom Cunningham October 5, 2018 at 11:44 PM You wrote such a sad verse Alexis, I have witnessed relationships destroyed because of the demon drink.I understand and feel the pain in your words. Tom

John Gondolf October 5, 2018 at 3:31 PM A lot of raw emotion in the verse, Alexis, I can feel the pain, mental and physical. Best of luck. John

Heidi Sands October 5, 2018 at 3:30 PM Very well written and expressed. Shown very clearly and can be felt. Excellent poem. Good luck in the contest, Alexis.

Chris Green October 5, 2018 at 12:15 PM I can feel the pain and the sadness flowing through your words my friend. Alcohol has different affects on different people but for some, those affects can be horrific to one who loves them. Nicely done Alexis. Much luck in the contest

Jan Allison October 5, 2018 at 12:08 PM oh gosh what a sad poem on so many levels - addiction affects so many aspects of life especially for their family and friends. Sadly I think there are many who can relate to relationships with people who have addiction of many sorts:-( hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 5, 2018 at 10:39 AM A punch in the gut read Alexis. Too familiar am I with alcohol's ravages, what it does to the brain, to love. Ouch dear, hugs! xomo

Vijay Pandit October 5, 2018 at 10:18 AM I can see why you want to forget these saddened memories. Alcohol alters minds and lives..you portrayed the effects well Alexis. A winning poem for me.