Self-Pity In a Glass

When your fragile mind from your drink deceives
You barricade your thoughts with angered sound
With tongue of venom, your dulled mind perceives
And find harsh words you chose go round and round
This silent empty cauldron of desire
Satisfies when your glass is filled to brim
Finds a thirsty throat to now conspire
And turn to stone a lovely Seraphim
Who sits alone in realms of dark and cold
With the saddest loneliness defiant
And remembers passing themes that are old
To search each shadowed pain lost and quiet

   You relive moments spent and drink to more
    With glasses empty on Dawn's fading floor


7/24/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Cornish Avatar
July 27, 2017 at 9:18 AM
So many truths artfully portrayed in this sonnet - was rewarding to savor in 3 reads.
Onclaud Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 3:02 PM
frederick, intensely expressed through your mug of images... let's stick to a dose of wine every now and then...greeat job!..huggs
Lane Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 1:39 PM
I was familiar with one who barricaded himself in such a way. Dr. Jekyll became Mr. Hyde who woke at many a dawn on the floor. Letting past pains ruin the present and future is the saddest form of trying to escape. Frederic, your write made me relive a sad time, but you conveyed your message extremely well.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 1:12 PM
Wow. Excellent pen.
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 12:47 PM
powerfully penned Frederic - I have seen the ravages of drink destroy a family friend. Makes me so glad my main 'tipple' is a cup of tea:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 12:35 PM
Somebody has to say it, "I'll drink to that", sorry Frederic... Well done.
Sands Avatar
July 24, 2017 at 11:53 AM
Well written Frederic. That really shows the situation to the reader! :)
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