Taking A Break From Reality

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Taking another stab at Sobriety.

Been sober now for 2 and a half days, just been sleeping most of the time but the withdrawls haven't been too bad. I just feel flat.

This was the last poem I wrote after my last drinking session of 12 strong beers. I'm so used to writing when intoxicated that it will be interesting what I write in future. Music has always been a good motivation and I think caffeine will help too.

I'll obviously end up in an Early Grave and thousands in debt if I continue to drink to feel merry. I used to drink two liters of Jack Daniels a day and lost everything.

Don't feel offended
if I come across as flat,
It'll be cause I'll rather
dream than be alive,
I love the fan on full force
as under my sheets,
I have to double wrap
for any comfort,
& its easier to sleep
while freezing.

My dreams to me,
are where,
I need to be.
There's another
universe
I so much desire.
My dreams
without
the nightmares
are constant
reminders.
Flat-ness
of sitting
up for hours
is no life.
May as well sleep
and be
in my circle
of comfort ,

Safety
but hated
in the real world
I had a chance
and he can't
wake
most mornings
either.
His graying
and barely
able walking,
I wish
he could
be born
back
in Eden.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/20/2025 4:39:00 PM

a touching and poignant poem. I especially liked: There's another universe I so much desire. My dreams without the nightmares are constant reminders. Thanks for sharing, have a pleasant evening, Sara