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Idle Time(Sober thoughts of an Alcoholic)
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Idle Time(Sober thoughts of an Alcoholic) |
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marcel Senior Member
since 2003-03-02
Posts 660az, usa |
Idle Time Idle time Idle time I can hear the tick Before the tock of the clock After busy activities Cease to fill my brim with thoughts So I sit and argue with myself Not sure which is Jekyll Because my heart hides in the dark Under the light of a candle I see shadows of dreams on the walls Flickering back and forth the television News all the same Murder Rape Dishonest politicians Fake men of God Nature’s destruction Idle time Idle time Leaden the weight I feel Trying to lift life from this chair The strength to throw temptation Out these windows made of air To breathe in the smell of roses Growing in the garden of Heaven Surrounded by a golden gate Opening are the eyelids of my soul Idle time Idle time To cry and find the strength Pushing away those indulgencies Those vices Those voices I hear on the radio Static Electricity shocks my heart Awakes me from my dream Drink glass still in my hand Ice and bourbon spot the carpet Tv replaying the earlier game Sunset rising above the mountain top As I slowly climb upward After again falling off the wagon Idle time Idle time On the wrist of idle hands…. Marcel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
wow that's powerful! I relate well |
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graeshine2006 Member
since 2008-06-03
Posts 368The Prairie Lands, USA |
I can't say I relate to alcoholism, but I can certainly appreciate the fortitude to stay sober I'm hearing in the poem. Good LUCK! Stay strong. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A sobering read, my friend. You never fail to hit the bullseye with gut-wrenching cathartic truth, even when it's painful. Hang in there, mon ami. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Staggering heart shot! Good to read you Keith.  |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Marcel, always consume with moderation...I'm always afraid of long poem but this one was very enjoyable to read...Thanks for the good work....Very interesting indeed... yann |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Yes, idle time. they end up with nothing but. sadly accurate. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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