Wounded By Alcohol

Whom of you have never felt the pinch and pain 
when inebriated thoughts begin to fall like rain 
whom of you have ever poured it down the drain 
when a loved one says, " this is insane" 

Whom of you have peeled the mask of hidden truth 
pushed beyond the shove and talked about your youth ?
Whom of you, worn down by life whipped the scourge   
sobered up and restrained the urge...

Whom of you at a ripe old age still cry for your mother 
when times get tough, do you have a sister or a brother 
Whom of you  faced and stoned don't give a damn 
when a child cries out like an angry ram ...

Whom of you have ever been perfect before you were broken 
when the hourglass of time says enough/here take this token
Whom of you grasped it with two shaking hands and said yes 
I'm gonna rise up and be counted for I have made such a mess. 

Whom of you like me still cry for the love that refuses to die,   
when the stars of heaven split open their light, do you cry ?

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Date: 12/6/2024 11:09:00 AM
One thing about alcohol. It doesn't care if you're a doctor or a beggar, it will lift you up and bring you down, and if you're really unlucky it will take your soul.
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Date: 12/6/2024 2:03:00 PM
I totally agree with you Paul. Thanks for reading my poem
Date: 12/3/2024 4:29:00 AM
Dear rose, what a deeply moving and heart touching poem that speaks to the soul of the reader, so many have so much goin on in life and seems like your empathetic heart cares and feels for all and it can be seen through your poem too. Pleasure reading always. Your work. Sending you light
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Date: 12/3/2024 2:58:00 PM
so many suffering souls and they have no recourse but alchohol, how sad, that we can't reach out to them and make a difference, I try as often as I am permitted :)
Date: 12/2/2024 8:46:00 PM
Your words reflect a reality of life that some of us face. I have two brothers and a daughter that are my support mechanism. My wife Judy and my Lord are my rock to get me through those melancholy days we all have. I stay away from alcohol and drink on special occasions a glass of wine. Glad I never had a fondness for liquor. Hope you are well Vie and thanks for posting this realistic theme on drinking...
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Date: 12/3/2024 4:28:00 AM
Thank you for reading with such sensitivity and leaving a comment Michael, I appreciate it love& courage,
Date: 12/2/2024 8:27:00 AM
Indeed, life is a journey of triumphs and defeats -- hopefully, we come out the other side the better for it. I don't think my loving God would plan it any other way. Blessings my friend. Brutally honest poetry. I can relate.
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Date: 12/2/2024 6:15:00 PM
thanks for sharing a heart felt comment Joe
Date: 12/2/2024 6:18:00 AM
so deep and touching, demons are lurking for everyone, i guess, i have lost mam and dad, but have six brothers and sisters who care for each others, your poem has a great impact on the reader, thanks again dear poet Rose
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Date: 12/2/2024 6:15:00 PM
Sorry about your loss dear Yann, thanks for understanding
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