Get Your Premium Membership

Alcohol Can Numb the Pain

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Gordon Alexander.


Inspired by the death of a family member who suffered with the demons of alcohol
Alcohol can numb the pain But it's not the best thing for it So have a drink and have some fun But please don't over do it. It's can be so addictive You may need it everyday But when you finally sober up Your problems haven't gone away Some say it is in your genes Others say it's just being weak Either way it is an addiction It's help, and advice you really seek Life long abuse will destroy Everything you ever had When your health deteriorates Your family will be sad I'm not saying don't have a drink It's safe in moderation But drinking vodka at breakfast Won't get you admiration Liver failure heart conditions Symptoms you may get To many people gone before Some you've never met Alcoholism is hard to beat It's a drug that's legalized If you keep drinking like you do Your internals will be fried Family and friends are there for you To help you beat this sordid addiction You will then realize, alcohol kills This is FACT not fiction

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 4/23/2018 2:31:00 AM
Hey Gordon. It is sad but true that the demons of alcohol find refuge in alcoholics. This is such a real poem. We must fight these demons lest people get "fried". Nice poem. Thank you for sharing it.
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things