Do you understand
what you're doing?
Do you understand
what's happening?
My bottle is brimming
with memories.
You drank away
my happiness,
and filled my cup to the top.
You've all betrayed me,
and relied on me
to help clean up your mess.
It hurts me too,
but I won't betray you.
Images burning through my eyes
bringing tears that never rained.
Look what your mistakes
have done to me.
You're not the only one hurting.
How can you be so foolish?
You're falling to the mercy
of the drink.
Author notes
Written March 18th, 2006
A contest entry
- Dirty Pretty Contest by Innocent Evil.
700 points, ended January 5, 2008, 35 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
I would prefer critiques rather than advice please.
Comments
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The worst thing to happen to society
I think, is alcohol. Sure, I admit I enjoy a drink here or there, but not getting drunk. I've seen the effects of alcoholism on families first hand. It's heart breaking. The only thing worse is alcohol and drugs. Fine piece you've penned, though, in getting it out. Best of luck in the contest!
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drinking isnt the answer. well penned here full of emotion and detail. enjoyed the read.
tory
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nice background, but it makes things hard to read.
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omg!this poem goes to the heart.it reminds me of everything that has gone on this year.seriously, i read this poem and almost started to cry! and please, let me know if i am ever falling to the mercy of the drink.
i am always here for ya hun.
luv-nikki
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