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The Alcoholic
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The Alcoholic |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA 
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The Alcoholic The Street is his home A wayside bench his bed A tattered coat his only blanket And an arm to pillow his head. He jolts awake in the early morn, His body craves for a drink; A small sip would soothe his nerves So his mind can clearly think. Today on the dawn of a new day He ponders his fate once more And renews his vow to change his life As he has many times before. But he needs a place of quietude A place where he just might Seek the advice of many a friend Who truly understand his plight. So he shuffles over to the local bar And waits patiently by the door; He’ll be the first to walk in The last to leave the floor. He staggers in on unsteady feet Orders a shot of whiskey and rye, The first of many to come that night His sustenance to live by. A soothing balm to the nerves And its only his first drink; Such pleasure, Oh such relief Now at last he can think. But first he must take account Of funds he has in store So he can pace his drinks today To last the night and more He spies his friend of yesterday; Ah! some free drinks will come his way; They’ll talk of what he must do Rather than squander his life away. The night is spent in much earnest talk Of past and present affairs, Of things that one cannot change But none,of what the future bears. The time is all but gone tonight Now it’s time to go to bed It’s time to seek a way-side bench, Than to think of life instead. [This message has been edited by anwaarhassan (12-12-2003 10:47 AM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
boy, this was so sad...I wish no one in the world had to suffer this...no one...God bless all those who have no homes or family to go to...very sad to think about. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
boy, this was so sad...I wish no one in the world had to suffer this...no one...God bless all those who have no homes or family to go to...very sad to think about. |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
There are so many people who are bound by alchohol..... my brother being one of them. He was a very devout Preacher, then he and his wife of 35 years got a divorce and he turned to alchohol. It is so sad, and I know nothing to do about it, since he lives many miles up North. This poem really touched my heart. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs Ethel |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
your words touched me. i myself am not an alcoholic, but my life has touched many who are. your form and rhyme were right on target, but it's your emotion that got to me! take care. happy holidays, amy  "love is like a butterfly-- |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
That's so sad....too many people have to deal with this....thank you Anwaar for sharing their story with us.  ~sky Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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dingusjr Member
since 2003-09-24
Posts 415Missouri |
Tis sad....but written by a talented poet. |
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anwaarhassan Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 181Menifee, CA |
Thank you everyone for your comments. Addiction to drugs and alcohol is one of the many plagues that soceity has to deal with. Alcohol and drugs do not descriminate between gender or social standing of an individual since many with secure jobs and families still fall prey to addiction. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Today on the dawn of a new day He ponders his fate once more And renews his vow to change his life As he has many times before. These words really caught my eye. I have dealt with ones whose lives have been plagued by addiction, and it is the first step of change that seems the toughest to take. What a blessing it is to see them grow stronger with each sober day. Well written piece - enjoyed. Chris "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
Good stuff...an excellent example of that daily cycle lived by alot of addicts.It's sad how alcohol addiction is such a acceptable one when more people die alcohol related deaths yearly then from any other drug.Kudos for posting a so often ignored topic. Live like it's your last day... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This goes straight to my heart, with today's Denver Post story. A homeless man named Rick was found dead in sub-freezing temps Thursday, near warm and money-filled tall buildings in downtown Denver. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-13-2003 09:08 AM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I undstand ths more than you know...and not all end up on benches in the cold...yet in truth they are already there. M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sad but true this is a touching piece |
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