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Demons At The Bottom Of The Glass
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At the bottom of this glass - stark reality-
Liquid fire is all I see.
Burning it's way down - claiming my soul-
All I need is this bottle I hold.

Images swirling - my life flies past-
As I reach for another cold glass.
Nite is falling on my window ceil-
This bottle I clutch is all that's real.

Hands shaking as I pour one more-
Dignity and self-esteem go out the door.
Demons - they lurk at the bottom of the glass-
Dredging up sins from the past.

Deep in this bottle I try to hide-
It don't stop the agony I feel inside!
Oh , how I need this or I will die-
The alcohol consumes me and I start to cry.

One more glass- I feel no pain-
This is all keeping me sane.
My bottle and me - Darn! There goes the phone-
Why can't everybody just leave me alone?

Darkness flooding - engulfing my soul-
The alcohol numbing me from the cold.
How do I fight them? How do I get past-
The demons lurking in the bottom of the glass?



















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 Reviews of "Demons At The Bottom Of The Glass"
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 27, 2004
This work describes so many people I've known through the years...at one time including me. I saw so many wasyed lifes if we could just break through just one ost soul each how much happier this world vould be. I like it Linda though it toucjhes raw nerve.

Felix

Reviewed by Thomas Mutchler
Reviewed on October 30, 2002
A very relevant message for alot of people.
Nice job.

Ray

Reviewed by Drkman (Reader)
Reviewed on July 23, 2002
Linda good write. I know those demons all to well. I have kept their company for many many long nights. However there is an escape but sometimes finding it can be very costly.
Jim

Reviewed by Rex
Reviewed on July 9, 2002
Another great one Linda. I know first hand of those demons. Thank god that I had the strength to get away from that.

Reviewed by Ross Ostrander
Reviewed on July 6, 2002
superb writing! Having a father that is an alcoholic, this poem makes me greatful that I was raised primarily by my mother. This poem really hits what an alcoholic must go through on a daily basis. Very nice write my dear.

Reviewed by Tova Gabrielle
Reviewed on June 29, 2002
I found this rather insight-provoking. thanks

Reviewed by Michael Paone
Reviewed on June 29, 2002
Rather cliché in style and voice, but shows some promise.

Reviewed by Kala Starkey (Reader)
Reviewed on June 24, 2002
Once again excellent write.

Reviewed by Lonnie K. (Reader)
Reviewed on June 22, 2002
This is great I rember this feeling myself you told me about this poem on my page so I wanted to check it out it is a very powerful poem.

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen
Reviewed on June 21, 2002
ive seen the bottom of that glass once or twice, but thankfully have never run there for solace.
josie

Reviewed on June 21, 2002
A glass of faith in Christ is how I fight my battles. It does not fail. Thanks for the powerful write.

Reviewed by Melissa Rives
Reviewed on June 21, 2002
Powerful writing....a relavent message, well written!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
those spirits can sure get a hold of you...

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Strong expression--well written!

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Hello Linda,

Good write ... nice to see something like this from you .. great ...

Well i feel drinking is OK .. but tooo much drinking is tooo bad ...

Some say they drink to forget their problems .. they dont think about how other get hurt by their drinking .. And they dont even think how they hurt their body themselves.

Some drink and spoil others life .. they are stupid and uncultured ...

Wish such uncultured drunkard stop drinking and think good ..

Wish u all goodness for beautiful writings ...

With Regards
Sanil

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Linda,
POWERFUL AND VERY MUCH NEEDED MESSAGE...

Love and light, JO

Reviewed by Wendi Cali (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Honest, open and raw. That's the first step to getting there. Beautiful insight. I like it.

Reviewed by Scada (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
After reading this, maybe I won't reach for the gin after all.

Scada

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
I know what it's like to want to have something to numb the pain...and I know, too,it doesn't always work. Great writing! Thank you for your kind comments about mine :)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
I suspect you will help many with your words. I read your bio first before coming in here. This is an excellent write. I know what it is like to be around an alcohlic but this gives me an idea what it is like to be them. Thanks.

Reviewed by m w
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Sometimes we pursue what kills us in the end. Wonderful

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Wow Linda do you ever have this nailed. I fought those demons at one time in my life and you painted the right picture...great write.

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Stark reality in the bottom of that glass...those are demons that need to be exorcised great write!

Reviewed by Steve Patterson
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
at the bottom a' the glass i still see me.
that aint bad, but it can be sad.=steve

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 20, 2002
Great images. Nice write.


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