Panagiota Romios Poet Rhyme

The Days of Wine and Roses

   
  Days of Wine and Roses


In pure innocence do begin.
Simple champagne, what's wrong 
with that?
A bouquet of roses, tender and 
not one sin.
You feel as soft and innocent as 
a newborn kitten.

For some, wine and alcohol into
an addiction turn.
It grabs one by the throat.
Food no longer counts, it makes
your stomach churn.
You've crossed into alcoholism
on that partying, denial boat..

Nothing counts in life,except that
next drink.
Troubles in life seem to mount.
People around you shake their
finger and ask" can't you think?"
Financial and social problems,
too many to count.

You wonder, what's wrong with me?
Promising to stop but you cannot.
You wish for a magic decree.
To help you once and for all, stop
your alcoholic misery.

Nobody knows how empty and alone 
you feel.
They have turned their backs on you 
and walked away.
You lost your grip on life's sober keel.
So in dismay, you buy the next bottle 
and go on your lonely way.


Then God sends some angels your way,
who were once exactly like you.
But now live sober and happy each day.
Recovery happens to millions with God's
grace!
They become one of God's humble all-stars.
And grateful contributors to the human race!


                     10/2/2020
                       6pm PST

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Joseph P. DiMino October 3, 2020 at 6:19 AM Hi Pangie; what people fail to see is, that addictions are Entities we allow to latch onto to us...they are living (dead), Negative Intelligence. We can command them to be gone...not so easy, I know -- when in their vice-grip. God and you are an Almighty Majority. Panagiota Romios October 3, 2020 at 7:37 PM Prince De Mino..AN INTERESTING THEORY HUGS, PANGIE XX

Emilia James October 3, 2020 at 1:33 AM Addiction is hard when trapped inside its cage but with help some are set free, Saddens me when people are quick to judge and see addiction as a weakness. Emilia x Panagiota Romios October 3, 2020 at 7:35 PM Emilis. You show great insight. For one thing, no human being wakes up and decides to be an addict. If one doesn't have the DNA to be an addict, it's impossible. And nobody who was not an addict knows what it feels like to be one, but they have big mouths and hard hearts toward alcoholics, druggies, sex addicts, food addicts or people who gamble and overspend. Wonder what skeleton is in theirPERFECF CLOSET? LOL I AM WITH YOU ON THE JUDGEMENTAL ONES. THANK YOH..,PANGIE

Tom Cunningham October 2, 2020 at 7:32 PM Addiction is a terrible thing, sadly many cant escape its clutches with devastating consequences. Tom Panagiota Romios October 3, 2020 at 7:27 PM I see it differently. An addiction can be a blessing..in that many people do recover and find, God, humility and contribute to the world amd help other's get off drgs, booze, gambling, or over spending or overeating. By their own frailty, they and God change others lives Panagiota xxx