There is nothing more sorrowful in a relationship, than a man who is an Alcoholic, who puts more store by the bottle or carton, than his family,his life, and all those who love him!
Powerful metaphors in this, and I can feel the speaker's frustration. The "letting go" process is a difficult one, and without any will and determination, the mistress can and will stay to destroy one's family. Some addiction are out of control, but with will power to let go, then one can be saved.
Wow dear lady...this is indeed a very powerful write,it has taken my breath away and made me feel very ,very, quiet...wow,this a very real poem that would hit home with many people.I hope and pray that the captive escapes the clutches of that evil mistress.
A big hug for you
sincerely
From Kay
No, Sadly this is how it all ended up In NZ for me, this is no fictional write! Once full of happiness and expectation for a new beginning and a new future in my homeland, only to find the Bottle took top shelf, literally, and from the get go, though it was hidden from me to start, slowly found it's way into the open, as did all the indignities that accompany it's vile invasive, possession of the captive :/ and those who tried to live with and love that captive!
After reading all that, I am very glad that I gave up the drink way back in the late 90's and have been dry ever since, though sometimes wish...but that is another story...hope this is just a fictional write, not anything you are going through...and what is this "copyright AUSTRALIA ? What happend to good old New Zealand...? -e-
Powerful! Heart-wrenching! It is a tale repeated too often in too many lives. I was a slave to that mistress and all those in my circle of influence were my victims. 30 years later I am still trying to put some of the pieces back together...with very little success.
I had had drinkers in my family and I know first hand what it can do. My Mama was killed by a drunk driver as she was crossing the road after work one Oct. night. There is no alcohol in my home and never will be.
Thank you for your poem, I hope its a wake up call for some.
Yes, well said and it's truthfully sad indeed Ch'erie!
For I once drove my first wife out of the house.
Only to wake up sober the next day with a choice to make
I decided to chew sugarless gum instead,
that good habit is still with me today
Thank you Jesus, hard core drinking is long gone away!
Thank you for this revealing write Ch'erie!
It's a sobering reminder for many including me.
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Great poem, Ch'erie!
Sandie
A big hug for you
sincerely
From Kay
I had had drinkers in my family and I know first hand what it can do. My Mama was killed by a drunk driver as she was crossing the road after work one Oct. night. There is no alcohol in my home and never will be.
Thank you for your poem, I hope its a wake up call for some.
Love and blessings,
~Linda
Regis
For I once drove my first wife out of the house.
Only to wake up sober the next day with a choice to make
I decided to chew sugarless gum instead,
that good habit is still with me today
Thank you Jesus, hard core drinking is long gone away!
Thank you for this revealing write Ch'erie!
It's a sobering reminder for many including me.
Blessings,
John Michael D