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Resolution

Ruben looked deep down a decanter of hopeless glass Engulfed in spirits of the wrong kind by his inner nemesis Saturated with agony delusions and soaked surrender as he Opened the screw top and drained drunken promises Lingering at agony’s abyss he glanced at the sink hole Unrequited love was a reason to live and not to dissolve Tempests of titanic proportions tempted his resolve In the face of drowning he tied a new essence to his dreams One day at a time and sober he now faced life on it’s terms Naked to the core he put the genie back into the bottle 15th January 2020

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Date: 2/17/2020 2:40:00 AM
Kai, a powerful and hope-filled manifesto for overcoming the bottle. Love the last line. Congrats on your #2 placement ~ John
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John Watt
Date: 2/17/2020 1:06:00 PM
I celebrate that victory with you. One day at a time, my friend. Glad you can write about it and encourage others in their journey.
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 2/17/2020 4:22:00 AM
Thank you John. I have got twelve years clean time now and am enjoying every day. Kind wishes, Kai
Date: 2/16/2020 3:28:00 PM
Congrats on 2nd place in my follow-up contest! Don't worry, the book is still being sent to you from your previous first place win. I'm vacationing in HI so I don't have them with me. Will send it by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience, and congrats again!
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Date: 1/17/2020 4:06:00 AM
Devil's urine, best avoided.
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 1/18/2020 3:11:00 AM
Devil's urine. I like that description.
Date: 1/15/2020 6:13:00 AM
A new "fav", beautifully penned.
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 1/18/2020 3:18:00 AM
Thank you M.L More pixels without alcohol. Kind wishes, Kai

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