Wash Away the Grey

The twists of fate drive deep 
on a sleepless winter's night
drowning in the depths of despair 
wondering if you were ever really there 

Free floating away in your fantasy 
as the hint of whiskey hits the brain
surrendering to a soothing smile
and succumbing to the cherry grain

I'm the ice melt evoking all your flavors
that you would never dare to throw away
drink in all of me  this finest hour
and into the night I'll wash away your grey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gupta Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Very nice poem ... Enjoyed it ...
Turner Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 8:58 AM
I'll take mine neat. Never a good idea to drink alone, Tim:)
Chircop Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 8:28 AM
Oh you must have been drinking whisky and her troubles away...Such a beauty...Love that cherry.
Flats Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 8:20 AM
Triple wowsa! If anyone ever asks me why addiction is so powerful I will give them this poem to read. to the faves ~ j
Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 7:36 AM
wow, Tim, This is fantastic writing. I like this very much!
Green Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 6:07 AM
Such a beautiful and comforting poem to hold someone in their time of need and sadness. Nicely done Tim.
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January 4, 2017 at 5:48 AM
Amazing my friend, Tim, your writing, especially the last verse! Much enjoyed!
Murray Avatar
January 4, 2017 at 3:43 AM
I needed sleeping tablets to get me through despair. Only recently my eldest told me the youngest asked her at the time "Why is mammy staggering?" as their delicious effect told hold. We all need temporary relief Tim.
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January 4, 2017 at 1:15 AM
Oh, that last stanza, Tim! Keeping that scent, that fragrance after the ice melts away.. Washing away the grey. It's melancholic, beautiful.
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