Liquid Love
Alcohol, the ingredient which holds them together.45 total reviews
Comment from Donovan
What is good about this work is the key to most good writing, I can feel the genuine emotion of the author. If I were to guess...this has been going on for sometime...many things have been tried and now no one is going to continue to cover it all up. I just guess. I asked a family member to tell me three good things drinking alcohol has ever produced...and they could not name one. Nor can I.
Keep writing about it lest we think there is some redeeming value. (Wine drinkers are hilarious...they go on like the is divinity in an expensive label...I digress)
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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What is good about this work is the key to most good writing, I can feel the genuine emotion of the author. If I were to guess...this has been going on for sometime...many things have been tried and now no one is going to continue to cover it all up. I just guess. I asked a family member to tell me three good things drinking alcohol has ever produced...and they could not name one. Nor can I.
Keep writing about it lest we think there is some redeeming value. (Wine drinkers are hilarious...they go on like the is divinity in an expensive label...I digress)
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Donovan: this is about my eldest daughter and her husband who have been married for 21 years. A few years ago they separated for two years. They are back together now and act like honeymooners but the glue that seems to bind them is daily alcohol consumption. This was never an issue before their separation. It is currently rumored that they are moving a couple hours away from both families, beyond the scrutiny of all of us. But, we already know. It is sad. Both their fathers were alcoholics. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
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Comment from alexisleech
'Liquid love' is a very apt title for your poem, as it backs up the content and image perfectly. Having read your author's notes, I see it more as a poem about one person's problem, as opposed to a couple, again confirmed by there being just one person the 'empty bar'
As the daughter of an alcoholic, I can relate. Although he was not a drinker, my mother 'loved' my dad when he brought her alcohol, but hated him when he wouldn't. As you can well imagine, he did the latter more often because he enjoyed the 'liquid love' he received in return!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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'Liquid love' is a very apt title for your poem, as it backs up the content and image perfectly. Having read your author's notes, I see it more as a poem about one person's problem, as opposed to a couple, again confirmed by there being just one person the 'empty bar'
As the daughter of an alcoholic, I can relate. Although he was not a drinker, my mother 'loved' my dad when he brought her alcohol, but hated him when he wouldn't. As you can well imagine, he did the latter more often because he enjoyed the 'liquid love' he received in return!
Alexis x
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Alexis: I will have to reread my Author Note because this is about my daughter and her husband who have been married for 21 years. They separated for two years but are now back together. The problem seems to be that the glue holding them together now, is their consummation of alcohol on a daily basis and wanting to move two hours away from both families to avoid scrutiny. Both of their fathers were alcoholics. Thank you for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi LivelyLinda
There are those that feel an empty bar is a good thing, and certainly too heavy a use of the wares brings nothing but misery for all concerned, and that may include innocents. Liquid love? Interesting title, with a bittersweet connotation, as has the poem.
Very nicely said, and crafted.
Patrick
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Hi LivelyLinda
There are those that feel an empty bar is a good thing, and certainly too heavy a use of the wares brings nothing but misery for all concerned, and that may include innocents. Liquid love? Interesting title, with a bittersweet connotation, as has the poem.
Very nicely said, and crafted.
Patrick
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Thank you Patrick, for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from walbc
Your short sharp succinct lines portray your message very well. I don't know how you did it with so few words, but you did, and you did it well. Alcoholism is so sad and destructive. Regards, Wendy.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Your short sharp succinct lines portray your message very well. I don't know how you did it with so few words, but you did, and you did it well. Alcoholism is so sad and destructive. Regards, Wendy.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is so sad, Linda, once they find they can't live without a bottle in their hands, the journey back is sometimes too daunting. I have seen drink destroy families, and I feel so sorry for the children who have to stand back and watch. Great poem, my friend. :) Sandra. xsx
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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That is so sad, Linda, once they find they can't live without a bottle in their hands, the journey back is sometimes too daunting. I have seen drink destroy families, and I feel so sorry for the children who have to stand back and watch. Great poem, my friend. :) Sandra. xsx
Comment Written 03-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Sadly it is about my daughter and her husband. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts, Sandra. Linda
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I really am sorry, Linda, it is so much harder for the mother to look on and know you can't do much to help. I pray they both wake up to how they are destroying their lives, and that of their suffering families, which I know you are. xx
Comment from rjuselius
this is a brilliant piece of poetic art dear linda! i love the concept of "liquid love"! i think it is sheer genius. the whole poem provides a glimpse into the mind of an alcoholic.
thank you for sharing! virtual six..
blessings!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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this is a brilliant piece of poetic art dear linda! i love the concept of "liquid love"! i think it is sheer genius. the whole poem provides a glimpse into the mind of an alcoholic.
thank you for sharing! virtual six..
blessings!
rebekka x
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Rebekka: thank you so much for your uplifting/positive review and virtual six! Unfortunately, this poem is about my eldest daughter and her husband. They have been married for 21 years, separated for two years and are now back together. The bad part is that large consumptions of alcohol seems to be the glue that binds them. Both their fathers were alcoholics. There is rumor that they plan to move a couple hours south of both families to escape scrutiny of their behavior. Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts tonight. Linda
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
A sad story when that is what your relationship that uses it as the glue which holds them together.Anymore it seems like many couples are held hostage by substance abuse. Good write, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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A sad story when that is what your relationship that uses it as the glue which holds them together.Anymore it seems like many couples are held hostage by substance abuse. Good write, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Debbie: thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Linda
Comment from ProSongwriter
Hi ...
I am terrible at interpreting poems. So, should I be way off base, that is why ... just to let you know! Poetry is a writing venue that totally and completely escapes me/ But, I keep trying, thinking someday a magic button is gonna go on and voila!
Too many times it seems alcohol is the perceived cure for all that bothers a person. And two family members sneaking behind the backs of the other family members ... not cool! A person can't hide it forever. It's not an answer ..,. it's a poor crutch.
As I said, if I'm way off ...don't be surprised. It's probably me, not you. I am extremely pragmatic ... which doesn't lend its self to substantial interpretation.
Wishing you the very best
Alan
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Hi ...
I am terrible at interpreting poems. So, should I be way off base, that is why ... just to let you know! Poetry is a writing venue that totally and completely escapes me/ But, I keep trying, thinking someday a magic button is gonna go on and voila!
Too many times it seems alcohol is the perceived cure for all that bothers a person. And two family members sneaking behind the backs of the other family members ... not cool! A person can't hide it forever. It's not an answer ..,. it's a poor crutch.
As I said, if I'm way off ...don't be surprised. It's probably me, not you. I am extremely pragmatic ... which doesn't lend its self to substantial interpretation.
Wishing you the very best
Alan
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Alan: you got the gist of the poem. It is about my eldest daughter and her husband. They have been married for 21 years, separated for two years and are now back together and acting like honeymooners. The problem is they have begun drinking together, way to much and rumor has it they are moving a couple hours south of both families to escape the scrutiny of us. So sad. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. Linda
Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem along with a picture that tells the story. Good word flow in this poem as you tell of those who are addicted to liquid love. Too bad there is so much of it in our world today.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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Good poem along with a picture that tells the story. Good word flow in this poem as you tell of those who are addicted to liquid love. Too bad there is so much of it in our world today.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2015
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GWinterwin: thank you so much for reading this poem and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from patcelaw
Alcohol is such a deceiving thing. Many a life has been ruined by the consumption of it. When I was young, I got drunk 3 times and had a problem each time, so I just vowed to quite drinking and I don't miss it at all. Patricia
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Alcohol is such a deceiving thing. Many a life has been ruined by the consumption of it. When I was young, I got drunk 3 times and had a problem each time, so I just vowed to quite drinking and I don't miss it at all. Patricia
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Thanks for reading, Patricia. Linda
