The Drunk

The Drunk
He drank himself to sleep again.
Hoping that it will be better tomorrow.
Always the same story,
Feeling so sorry, but not to worry
It will be ok.

He wasn’t always like that.
Things were better before.
Back then, he still felt sorry for a whore.
When he sees them now, he gets a sly smile.
‘cause when you’re drunk & gone,
It’s always a little fun.

Slapping them around
‘till they’re silent & sound.
Playing his games,
Oh what a shame,
He has become such a lame.

Tomorrow when he’s sober
He’ll feel so ashamed.
It’s too late now
Last night is gone & over.
Never to repeat itself again.

Poor guy,
He was always so shy.
Now he’s just a drunk
& no one wants to help,
‘Cause his life already sunk.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Amadore Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM
A vicious cycle, and nearly inescapable...
Joubert Avatar
August 29, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Thanks man!
Collins Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 8:08 AM
JP - this is gripping and such a vicious cycle of the alcoholic who was once happily released from shyness only to spiral to the depths. welcome! Kathy
Joubert Avatar
August 29, 2012 at 7:33 AM
Thanks Kathy.
Horsman Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 7:01 AM
told as it is to so many, JP, excellent poem, needs to be read by all. like this. harry
Joubert Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Thanks Harry, appreciate it
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