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The Bottle
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No, I'm still a teetotaler, haven't had a drink in years, written from memory - well not quite, not a week goes by that i dont' dream of drinking, not a day that i don't think about it.

Its not the bottle I told him
The bottle itself has no hold over me
Pour the rum in a decanter
Or even into a kitchen pot
And I will still want to drink it
Problem with the bottle
Not I, I swore, I have never
Taken a drink from the bottle
Always civilized, I pour
I mix and I stir
Lady-like I sip, but never
Ever from the bottle
I’m a lady, I sip from a glass
Right up to the moment
I fall flat on my ass

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 Reviews of "The Bottle"
Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
Excellent, Sue: your write the malady well. ~~Bonnie Q

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
Excellant write! Perfect ending!

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
An outstanding, very powerful piece
~Chrissie

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
SUE
THIS IS A GRTEAT WRITE
POWERFUL MESSAGE

WILLIAM

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
This is a great write, Sue. Your memory tends to be sharp if you've done this before. I've got liquor left from my wedding in 1984. Like you I rarely drink, but I remember doing so.
Best regards,
Leland

Reviewed on January 13, 2004
excllent write, sue! well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
Sounds like you've conquered your thirst; and a very good write!

Reviewed by Andrea Da Costa (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2004
Packs a powerful punch Sue...great writing!

Andrea


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