Oh, Cindy...this was sooooooooo great a thing to write. thanks for sharing this with us!

Cindy,
So true how alcohol destroyes so many lives, and it effects not just the individual but entire family and frinds.A very sad but thoughtful write.

Take care
chavii.

That touch my heart Cindy, bcos i remember when I was at high school I was having a problem with liquor, I hope lot will have 2 realise the result of it, beautiful

I loved your poem. Diffrent and moving writind. 5/5

Oh dear God the tears won't stop pouring...I have so much to say

Use to be young and strong
forming and digging footers
Tan, muscular working in the sun
An eligible young bachelor

^^ If that doesn't describe my dad I don't know what does....he is in the sun CONSTANTLY so tan and crispy helping others....used to be so young and hard working...he still does so much yard work but his age is catching up to him...

Hitting the bar at quitting time
Him and the guys everyday at five
Throwing em back singing songs
Enjoying youth and being alive

^^ My mom made my dad give up alcohol because it was ruining their marriage and making him a drunken rage and he said he did but their were nights people said they seen him at a bar drinking with buddies and it killed us to know that....

Lastly...
Now he sits all alone
Beer cans stacked around
Living off others kindness
His voice his only sound

^^ My daddy isn't that addicted but I'm so scared that with all the stress in his life he will come down to this...but I keep praying for him!...he drinks Non-alcoholic now but we know when he has had a real one...he flails his arms around and his eyes get all glossy and red.....its sad....I know what you mean by "
It is very hard to watch alcohol killing someone that you care for."...my dad isn't as bad the man you are describing here....but this decribed him to where I cried and thought "WOw...if my mom didnt make him stop he could be so much worse"...even tho he has his days......its hard Cindy....all I do is pray and Pray......
Nice write!
Chels

Wow that is really powerful cindy, it must be hard to watch as you said, but just keep hoping for the best my dear and it will be ok. xox sam

That was so powerful and very touching.I have not known anyone that has to live for alcohol but I can imagine how it can hurt those close to have to sit and watch someone drink themselfs to death.Your poem has shed light on a subject that even a reader whom like me does not know of someone addicted to alcohol could after reading this understand what it is like.

A wonderfully penned piece 5/5 though sad it may be. it really must be hard. brilliantly worded!

xD
~NinjaGirl~

This is an amazing write. I can see it all unfolding before my eyes. It brings back horrible memories. But it truly is a sad write. 5/5 Never stop writing.

` Liz =]

So sad.....alcohol....a blight on so many lives.....what's even worse....I know this person and it's worse than you can ever describe.....good job putting it to verse Cindy!

Pop open another can
To cover up the shakes
Past ghosts are haunting him
From all his drunk mistakes

Now he sits all alone
Beer cans stacked around
Living off others kindness
His voice his only sound

^ and even his voice is severely affected....soooo truely a tragedy

This was an excellent poem. While reading each stanza I was able to picture each scene.
I was able to follow it with no problem at all. I also love your choice of words and I am so glad that it wasn't a repeat of some of the poems I have read like that. I love poetry. I may not be very good at writing it, but I appreciate reading it. I thank you for sharing your work with me and others like me.

Nicely done..keep it up

All i can say is wow

Wow. this is rreally powerful. 5/5

Wow! so sorry to hear this is happening to someone you love. I hope everything works out. Wonderful poem, very descriptive and creates a great image as i'm reading it!

sweet_rebellion

You did a wonder job, I can relate to this. It is hard but the only thing you can do is love someone and hope they will change. Keep it up you are awesome.

Alcohol is a horrible substance that ruines lives. nice write.

"Hungering for liquid relief"
excellent metaphor...this is probably the best poem i've ever seen from you...great work cindy..wow