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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Watt Avatar
February 17, 2020 at 2:40 AM
Kai, a powerful and hope-filled manifesto for overcoming the bottle. Love the last line. Congrats on your #2 placement ~ John
Watt Avatar
February 17, 2020 at 1:06 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.
Neumann Avatar
February 17, 2020 at 4:22 AM
Thank you John. I have got twelve years clean time now and am enjoying every day. Kind wishes, Kai
Caliri Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 3:28 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!
Labyrinth Avatar
January 17, 2020 at 4:06 AM
Devil's urine, best avoided.
Neumann Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 3:11 AM
Devil's urine. I like that description.
Kiser Avatar
January 15, 2020 at 6:13 AM
A new "fav", beautifully penned.
Neumann Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 3:18 AM
Thank you M.L More pixels without alcohol. Kind wishes, Kai
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace