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Sober Morning

I have taken up and given up and taken up again - my worst enemy - and my best friend. Some have seen me flying high without a single care. And some have seen my darkest days when being God knows where. I have heard the words of wisdom that are cruel and unkind - trying to make me see - but I am blind. Some have seen me with a quiver as I ply my bag of tricks. So some have seen what I will do just to get that needed fix. With my coffee tasting sour and every minute like an hour; my choices are my power oh I need that ivory tower, but I know my day will end up being fine; the answer is another glass of wine. A friend becomes as fragile as the wind with plenty to say - then drifting away - staying away. I tend to shrug my careless shoulders and reach for my glass, then blame the world around me with my friend who will not pass. I have woken to the silence with blood upon my shirt and wondered what I’ve done - where I’ve been and who I hurt With my coffee tasting sour and every minute like an hour; my choices are my power oh I need that ivory tower, but I know my day will end up being fine; the answer is another glass of wine. The answer is another glass of wine.

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Frances Byrne

Date: 8/16/2019 12:14:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, I have tears in my eyes, look after yourself, Frances

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/19/2019 9:06:00 PM

Hello Frances … thankfully it's not me, but for a friend who struggles with alcohol addiction. It's really sad to watch the highs and lows but rarely the middle ground - thank you Frances - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2019 5:29:00 PM

wow, this has a great impact, Lindsay!! I am so thankful that i grew up in a household that did not believe in drinking though today I enjoy an occasional glass of wine. I feel so sad for loved ones that are hooked on booze.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:52:00 PM

Thank you once again Andrea … back when I grew up, alcoholism wasn't such a big problem, because it was only sold in hotels until six o'clock at night and not on Sundays. Families spent more time together but its all changed now - catch you soon Andrea - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2019 3:23:00 PM

Seeking the solace wine may give is fine if you only have a glass or two but most cannot stop at just that amount. They become dependent upon the indifference and freedom imbibing offers. I can relate from my younger years. I enjoyed this Lindsay. It is packed with powerful truth. : ) xxoo

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:46:00 PM

G'day Connie … many of us would have to being party animals, but if we had too much, we couldn't drink for a month. However, some fall through the cracks and lives become a tragic nightmare of reliance. Thank you Connie once again - Lindsay

Ann Foster

Date: 8/14/2019 9:01:00 AM

No it is not... I know my friend. Yet, it sure seems so. :) I get that. You miss so many things however, when you while away the hours. Sending you lovely bright, tall snap dragons. They will keepyou busy and no time for anything else. hehe... Blessings on your day. Hugs. Ann Oh, and the poem, extremely well written my fellow artist of the word... EXCELLENT...

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:41:00 PM

Hello Ann … what a refreshing comment on what can be a morbid topic. Loved it. Thank you Ann - Lindsay

Edmund Strempfl

Date: 8/11/2019 9:51:00 PM

Most of us look for an escape from stress, depression and anxiety and have learnt the truthful answer is not the bottom of a bottle. Well written as I was absorbed in relating

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:38:00 PM

G'day Edmund … alcohol is really a depressant that gives people a chance to escape like you wrote. However, the problems are back in the morning so the circle keeps turning. Thanks for your comment Edmund - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/9/2019 2:38:00 AM

This is so true for many and written with finesse and as clear as a bell. Addiction, is defined as both a physical and psychological illness. It's not being a heavy drinker and then stopping. Alcoholics cannot stop. Many can function quite well in life. But inside, their soul pain is torturous, though they appear successful . Many die. An Recovering alcoholic is always in recovery, years after sobriety. Great, great poem. Panagiota

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:33:00 PM

Hello Panagiota … thank you for your insightful comment Panagiota. If it was measles etc. it would be classed as an epidemic. Sadly, governments receive so much revenue from alcohol so they only provide lip service - thank you Panagiota - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/8/2019 3:05:00 AM

Sad that some can't get through the day with out a drink Moderation is the key but many get addicted, supermarkets always having price wars selling cheap unaware the damage they are causing. Tom

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:28:00 PM

G'day Tom … a problem here is there are too many liquor outlets and opportunity to purchase 24-7. It's a bit like the time when the Roman Empire crumbled - thanks Mate - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/7/2019 9:50:00 PM

Epic battle of drink and demons. My much younger self can definitely relate to this one. Bravo, Lindsay! Happy Wednesday, Gershon

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:24:00 PM

Hello Gershon … once addiction takes control, the battle to win back a life is constantly there, and it's not hard to fall off the wagon again either - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/7/2019 8:27:00 PM

A loaf of bread - a bottle of wine - and thou singing in the wilderness and wilderness is paradise enow - A paraphrase of Omar Khayam = which I believe applies to your poem He celebrated wine in his work, too. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:20:00 PM

G'day Matthew … in moderation, wine is a great social accompaniment, but like anything that is addictive and it takes control, misery follows - thank you Matthew - Lindsay

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/7/2019 6:56:00 PM

A very powerful poem and so sad, yet happen to so many! Well done :)

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 8/14/2019 10:17:00 PM

Hello Heidi … possibly the most common addiction of all and it just destroys families and much of society - thank you Heidi - Lindsay