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Misfortune's Drama
by Dawn Anderson → (All Poetry by Dawn Anderson)
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The amber colored liquid

flows from the glass past your lips.

You swallow hard

then shiver with eyes closed.

A sad melody plays off in the distance,

lending itself to the drama.

 

You – wallowing in self-pity,

yet pretending to be stoic –

relishing the madness that constantly surrounds you –

the scene that of some B - rated movie –

and I watch as you anxiously wait

to feed off life’s next misfortune.

 
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 Reviews of "Misfortune's Drama"
Reviewed by Ed J.
Reviewed on November 30, 2008
Our tendency to feel self pity is human and often the feelings of the victim rather than the perpetrator. Those who give leave themselves vulnerable to self blame. So well you capture moments in your writtings, it's the uman element you expose. Wonderful write.

Ed
Reviewed by Joyce Akesson
Reviewed on November 10, 2008
Very beautiful!

Joyce.
Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain
Reviewed on October 15, 2008
Dawn,

Penned exceptionally well . . . Great!!


Lance
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Wonderful!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
The misfortunes of "life in a bottle" coudn't be any better described than what you've done in your excellent poem.
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
A fascinating glimpse into one person's moment. Well done!
Sheila
Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on September 30, 2008
Deep and powerful are the words and imagery you portray here, Dawn. "You - wallowing in self-pity, yet pretending to be stoic..." powerful imagery!

God Bless
Lena
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on September 29, 2008
I enjoy reading your outstanding
style of writing
in what ever subject your thoughts create
Peace & Love

William
Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)
Reviewed on September 28, 2008
Bitter but sweet in some ways
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 27, 2008
Harsh but real and very well-expressed, Dawn. Thank you for sharing this meaningful insight. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on September 26, 2008
Beautiful expressed emotions about
a soul drowning itself-pity
Your words captured a piece of life
Within this beautifully writing poem!
Peace Love and Light....Morning star
Reviewed by Shedding Light
Reviewed on September 25, 2008
This is a very interesting write Dawn, and I really love
your choice of words!!!!

Harold M. Nash
Reviewed by David Hightower
Reviewed on September 25, 2008
Dawn - life teaches us to respect the cynical view, but feasting on it to justify surrender leads us to our "wallowing in self pity" Sharp, accurate and powerful poem. - David
Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on September 25, 2008
Nice work Dawn...drowning in one's sorrows can place the moment right behing that glass of illusions...there are so many who run from it and those who incorporate into their lives...

nice...

Art Sun...
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Carin, thank you for your comments, but I didn't write the poem for anyone in particular. I was a psychology major in school, and most of what I write is about the "human condition" and a lot from observation...and a healthy imagination. Thanks again!
Reviewed by Carin Spirit
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
I hope you show this to the person you wrote it for, it may do some good. Warmth.
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
A portrait, but a critical one, I think.
It's like the repetition of an acquired pattern.

Axilea
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Always such a shame when people find themselves turning to alcohol or drugs to rid themselves of their demons, well penned...

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Well penned Dawn...your readers down below said it all!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
I know people like this...minus the amber liquid...unless it is apple juice...hee, hee... but those that relish the self-pitying wallowing...
It is sad...sad that they want to be miserable.

Cryssa
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Wonderful writing sweet lady...be well and always safe...Hugs
Reviewed by L Hippler
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Relishing the madness that constantly surrounds you - - That's a wonderful line that says volumes.
Larry
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
A slice of life brought out in this marvelous poem.
Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
A very good poem,I was intrigue by reading it.take care of yourself

Edwin
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Ah, and there are many who this poem showcases . . . More now than I have ever seen . . . I think we have the daily, trashy, talk shows on television for begetting the victimization of us . . .
Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Great flowing entrancing write Dawn. Had me totally enthralled in the easy flowing, ryhmatic poem. Love, Bonnie
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
You got my attention and love the dramativ flare that flows so easily from your mind in this one..."the scene that of some B - rated movie..." Great stuff Dawn
hugs
Fee
Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Highly commendable writing about a sorry and pitiful scene that is reenacted daily, beginning at five. Or has it continued since the pre-lunch hour. Some of us kill ourselves with food, others with high profile work and stress. But, as you write, the lowest down critter seems to be the one addicted to drink and its illusions. Bonheur! Let's have a V-8!
- Bill
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on September 24, 2008
Dawn, a sharp-focused miniature painting this, but nothing miniature about it in terms of expression or perspective...and I'm glad I gave up alcohol all those years ago!! Perfect last two lines.
John
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