The empty glass hits the table
just long enough to be refilled
the shots go on for hours
until it’s time to pass out
First thing in the morning
a couple of doubles to ease the pain
the whole day is the same
you drink like it’s rain
There is no time for hangovers
cause you never really stop
you don’t admit a problem
that deep down you know you got
Family destroyed years ago
they’ve all given up on you
your marriage was the same
but nothing makes you stop
The addiction cries out to you
it must always be filled
you can’t function with it
you can’t function without
Your world crumbles all around you
and you don’t seem to care
everyones life that you touch
are all people you have hurt
Still you drink on and on
like you have a death wish
and that is what the future holds
unless you stop soon
Author notes
I had problems with alcohol for many years.
A contest entry
- Alcoholism by Andi..
1200 points, ended November 13, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Wow, all i can wonder is if this is what my dad thinks and feels. It's a terrible cycle that completely consumes your life. Thank you for writing this. Good luck in the contest!
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Thank you very much and my best wishes.
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oh hun.
it's like you've taken my very own thoughts, and splashed them all here for everyone to see.
this is so heartbreaking.
thank you for entering, and best of luck
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