You

As a young man you were in all the fun places I wanted to be,
didn't mind how you dressed in a bottle or a glass.

You had me in your embrace for days on end under your spell
I lost work, love and almost my life.

Years later as I pass pubs and bars, I see through your tricks
cavorting with others leading them to hell.

I still have dark clouds around me but none with the potential of you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Shaw Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 5:19 AM
Ahh the demon drink - I'm glad you see the wickness in it - brilliant write - love your free verse - deep and thoughtful - hope to see a lot more from you Alistair . . . : )
Twigg Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 5:52 AM
thank you Indiana be careful what you hope for :)
Arnone Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Favorite line, "didn't mind how you dressed in a bottle or a glass." P. S. Add an "e" to "non." :-)
Twigg Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:55 AM
oops thank you
Turner Avatar
September 10, 2016 at 10:57 AM
We live and we learn. I enjoyed your poem, Alistair.
Twigg Avatar
September 17, 2016 at 3:54 AM
thank you
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