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Saved From Hell

drunk
secret 
one two six
throw cans away 
guilt ever present
cut intake down
must cut out
feels good
sober

August Ninette contest,
Host: Caren Krutzinger
9th August 2019

Copyright © Jennifer Proxenos | Year Posted 2019

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/30/2019 6:03:00 PM I really like the way you did this "countdown" Jennifer. I have some dear ones who i wish would sober up. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 9/6/2019 8:30:00 AM Hi Andrea, So sorry did not see this comment till today am in a quandary - we are moving home, have to work and do my poetry - think I'm going crazy, have to cut myself in three and still can't get everything done - I haven't been able to keep up with answering comments or making them - should be back to normal in about 6 weeks time. Love and hugs, Jenny.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/15/2019 9:31:00 AM I grew up in a family of drinkers and as a result chose to not let drink rule or ruin my life. Life is indeed better when Sober. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/15/2019 3:01:00 PM Everything in life is a matter of choice, our upbringing has an absolute influence on our future but as we become older we can make choices for ourselves - your choice must have been hard due to the circumstances surrounding you - great choice my friend, Hugs Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 8/13/2019 11:31:00 AM Someone who has lived with an alcoholic can truly understand the impact your Ninette makes Jennifer. Poignantly written in the grace of such few lines. I love your positive ending. Well penned! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/13/2019 2:24:00 PM Thank-you Connie, you grace poetry soup with your presence! You are so right and sadly many marriages go through this, some survive, though not all. Thank-you for a thoughtful and soulful comment, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Charles Messina Date: 8/13/2019 6:26:00 AM I have to admit I like an occasional beer or two or three (lol) but that's my limit, then I switch to scotch (lol) kidding. No need for soberness with me but I have a few friends that can sure use AA. Nice write Jennifer :) Hugs Charlie Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/13/2019 2:21:00 PM I read this to my husband - he agree s few beers are good but a few too many need the AA! Great comment Charlie, Hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams Date: 8/12/2019 9:24:00 PM it's a shame some need to funnel their pain through alcohol...life is so much better sober...good write! :) hugs Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/13/2019 12:15:00 AM You are so right Sandra, but for others it is just a bad habit that progressively gets worse. I it is awesome though to hear and see that they are sober at such an advanced age. Thank you for the comment Sandra, glad you enjoyed, I haven't been doing much lately on poetry soup because we are in the middle of moving house, we have sold my paternal home which was left to us and which between my parents and ourselves, have been living in for 50 years and the move is very emotional! Hugs, Jenny. Hugs, Jenny.

Paul Callus Date: 8/12/2019 2:43:00 PM The secret for drink is moderation. Overdoing it is asking for 'trouble'. Hopefully your poem will have a sobering effect on those who don't admit to having a problem, Jenny. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/12/2019 2:50:00 PM Thank-you Paul, I really appreciate your apt and awesome comment and hopefully it will have an effect. Warm regards, and Hugs, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/12/2019 1:25:00 PM Hello Jennifer Proxenos, it is okay to have a drink. Yet to have too many and get drunk, is not a good thing. I like the way you brought this poem from one extreme to the other. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs. Darlene. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/12/2019 2:46:00 PM Hi Darlene, always such cool and kind comments my friend. Lovely to see you on my page. Hugs, Jennifer.

Ralph Sergi Date: 8/11/2019 8:36:00 AM A very brief but curt ninette, Jennifer. I still like a glass of wine with dinner. Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/11/2019 11:09:00 AM Hi Ralph, Most of us do enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, but I was referring to an old man who in his nineties, decided to give up alcohol! Proud of my Uncle but totally lack understanding as to why this decision took him so long - he was overboard with his drinking for years. Blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/10/2019 10:23:00 PM You must win, Jenn. This a a great Ninette Panagiota Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/11/2019 3:04:00 AM That is so sweet and kind my dear Panagiota , this ninette is about my favourite Uncle who is in his nineties and only gave up drinking recently because he wanted to live longer - just goes to show, it's never too late! Hugs dear friend. Jennifer.

Alexis Y. Date: 8/10/2019 6:12:00 PM Hi Jennifer, Good write about an alcoholic that's now sober. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Well done. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/11/2019 2:59:00 AM Thank-you Alexis, i loved your last poem and immersed myself into it completely, that is why I understood it so well. Thank-you for a wonderful friendship - hugs, Jenny.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/10/2019 12:53:00 AM Alcohol in moderation is fine, sad when you see some not knowing when to stop. Tom Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/10/2019 1:34:00 AM I also believe the same Tom, one should be able to control their intake, as a social drink in the evening with your husband, wife or partner is relaxing, or also socially with friends. but when they can't, or haven't the willpower to stop, they can't have even a tiny tot, as this could ruin everything and take them back to step one again. Blessings Jennifer.

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/9/2019 5:28:00 PM jen, yes it's good to be naturally high... really nice one!...huggs Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/10/2019 1:23:00 AM Thanks Nette, I agree with you and so glad he stopped, almost overnight, in fact it was overnight. Stay blessed always, Jen.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/9/2019 3:16:00 PM - Everything feels better sober, my friend Jenny :) - A great Ninette, with meaning :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/9/2019 3:23:00 PM It wasn't easy for him Sunshine Smile but he did it, and I am filled with love and pride for him. Love and hugs dear Soul Sister. jenny.

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/9/2019 2:36:00 PM Interesting ink. Leaves me wondering how a saintly soul like you would know anything about this subject... :) gw Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/10/2019 10:12:00 AM Hi Gershon, this refers to my brave uncle who lives in the UK and where too many pubs were his downfall - he has shown that it is never too late to change - now as sober as a judge! Hugs, Jennifer. Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/9/2019 3:20:00 PM Hi Gershon, strange coming from me huh, well most families have one, this poem helped me accept, discover respect and love this person close to me, even more. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2019 2:23:00 PM Very stirring poem on the dark side of drinking, best of luck in the contest, Jennifer! Login to Reply Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/9/2019 3:27:00 PM Thank-you Michelle - a new era, my admiration and joy spilleth over - he did it! Hugs and blessing my friend. Jennifer.