Liquid Love
Alcohol, the ingredient which holds them together.45 total reviews
Comment from Jacob Collins
Fortunately, I don't know anyone who are alcoholics but I have heard second hand of other people's experiences dealing with alcoholism, particularly losing their family life over their obsession with the bottle. To me I think alcoholism should be seen as a disease like anorexia and eating disorders. I liked the alliteration in liquid love I think that somes up the idea perfectly. A well written piece, Linda, I couldn't spot any faults...Jacob
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Fortunately, I don't know anyone who are alcoholics but I have heard second hand of other people's experiences dealing with alcoholism, particularly losing their family life over their obsession with the bottle. To me I think alcoholism should be seen as a disease like anorexia and eating disorders. I liked the alliteration in liquid love I think that somes up the idea perfectly. A well written piece, Linda, I couldn't spot any faults...Jacob
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Jacob: actually, the medical profession has made alcoholism a disease. I disagree. I love chocolate, it helps me when I'm down and sometimes I eat too much of it. Does that make it a disease? NO! Alcoholism is a way to avoid the real world and it is terrible for your health, and, people make bad choices on top of bad choices once they begin consuming alcohol. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Hopefully, you will never face this problem. livelylinda
Comment from kiwijenny
WOw this is profound and so sad...my friend has been an alcoholic since she was ten,,,she's now 64
I took her to AA she told me the other day that without me doing that she'd be dead...liquid love ...yikes
God bless
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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WOw this is profound and so sad...my friend has been an alcoholic since she was ten,,,she's now 64
I took her to AA she told me the other day that without me doing that she'd be dead...liquid love ...yikes
God bless
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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kiwijenny: my eldest daughter and her husband of 18 years separated for two years. During that time my daughter, who previously rarely drank booze, became a nightly drinker. She and her husband got back together (one of her problems with him was that he wanted to drink too much) and now they act like newlyweds. The problem is they now drink together . . . seems to be the glue that keeps them together. Her father was an alcoholic but I refused to join the ranks when he kept trying to get me to drink with him. Our daughter is apparently not that strong. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. Linda
Comment from Dean Kuch
Yeah, Linda, that sound a partially empty bottle of whiskey makes when it hits the top of a wooden bar, that --THOCK -- is a hollow sound indeed, and in more ways than one.
George Thorogood said it best, I think;
"I drink alone, y-e-e-e-a-a-h
With nobody else
I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
You know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myse-l-l-l-l-l-f
Yeah, my whole family done give up on me
And it makes me feel oh so bad
The only one who will hang out with me
Is my dear Old Grand-Dad
And we drink alone, y-e-e-e-a-a-h
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself"
Liquid love indeed...
Good stuff, Linda. Now, fill 'er up again and let's get this party started ~Dean
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Yeah, Linda, that sound a partially empty bottle of whiskey makes when it hits the top of a wooden bar, that --THOCK -- is a hollow sound indeed, and in more ways than one.
George Thorogood said it best, I think;
"I drink alone, y-e-e-e-a-a-h
With nobody else
I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
You know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myse-l-l-l-l-l-f
Yeah, my whole family done give up on me
And it makes me feel oh so bad
The only one who will hang out with me
Is my dear Old Grand-Dad
And we drink alone, y-e-e-e-a-a-h
With nobody else
Yeah, you know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself"
Liquid love indeed...
Good stuff, Linda. Now, fill 'er up again and let's get this party started ~Dean
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Dean: hysterical review! This is actually a serious poem. My eldest daughter and her husband of 18 years, separated for two years. One problem she had with him was his desire to guzzle rum and coke just a bit too much. They are back together now and act like honeymooners which is great, but what I hear is that the glue that bind is alcohol. She became a regular at the local watering hole while separated and now she and husband have joined the ranks of the "beyond social drinking". I hear rumor that they may move a couple hours south of our family members to avoid criticism and to "keep their secret" . . . too late for that! I'm saddened by this but they are in their mid-40's and a word from me will only back her further away. Their son, my grandson, Austin, graduates from high school next month and has basically been on his own, with no real supervision, for the past year. I guess they think their responsibilities are over and now can just part. It will take such a toll on their bodies plus they both are still smoking. Let me stop . . . running off at the mouth. Thanks for reading and for such an entertaining review! And, by the way, I have never been a heavy drinker and with this bad heart, one occasional beer with lunch or a two occasional shots of Bailey's over ice is my limit. Both of their fathers were alcoholics so it is scary to watch them. Linda
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You're very welcome for the review, Linda, and I wasn't making light of such a terrible situation.
I couldn't agree with you more. I too have a very bad and failing heart (pumping at just 20% of capacity of the average normal human being), but still have the occasional brew once in a great while.
George's song is quite serious too, at least the meanings behind why he wrote it. He said his addiction to alcohol was one of the darkest periods of his life.
Comment from Pancho Kid
I must be simple....I get the alcohol theme, and I really like the sound of the words, but after that I'm baffled. What's the 19?....and 'obvious scene'?
'Liquid love' I can fathom. But hey, I don't mind being confused, so long as I'm interested. Thanks for the poem...anything that get's me thinking.
Pancho Kid
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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I must be simple....I get the alcohol theme, and I really like the sound of the words, but after that I'm baffled. What's the 19?....and 'obvious scene'?
'Liquid love' I can fathom. But hey, I don't mind being confused, so long as I'm interested. Thanks for the poem...anything that get's me thinking.
Pancho Kid
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Pancho Kid: I should probably explain a couple things in the Author's Note. This story is about my eldest daughter. She and her husband were married for 18 years then separated for two years. They are now back together and act like newlyweds. That part of great. However, this new chapter in their lives has a new twist . . . consumption of lots of alcohol seems to be the glue that is holding them together. It is also rumored that they will be moving south of both families about two hours away. The reference to "the 19" means they will drive down highway 19 which runs north and south along the western coast of Florida, to escape scrutiny from their families. "obvious scene" refers to what the obvious will be with them drinking so much. They are in their mid-forties and so much alcohol will help in aging their bodies. Thank you for reading and for your patience. livelylinda
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Thanks for explaining Linda....hope all goes well.
Pancho Kid
Comment from MoonMuse
I really like the form for your poem. That first stanza really gives that feeling/impression of someone just taking shots "full throttle" at the bar. Really nice job. Thanks for the post. Cheers!
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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I really like the form for your poem. That first stanza really gives that feeling/impression of someone just taking shots "full throttle" at the bar. Really nice job. Thanks for the post. Cheers!
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Thank you MoonMuse, for reading and commenting of this poem. livelylinda
Comment from Louise G 23
You have written this extremely well. It is a difficult and heartbreaking situation and I commend you for putting it into your writing. I know a couple who are bound by alcohol too and I believe if they didn't drink, one of them in particular would see right through the other and wouldn't be able to tolerate this person. Sad, but unfortunately true.
A moving and touching verse.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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You have written this extremely well. It is a difficult and heartbreaking situation and I commend you for putting it into your writing. I know a couple who are bound by alcohol too and I believe if they didn't drink, one of them in particular would see right through the other and wouldn't be able to tolerate this person. Sad, but unfortunately true.
A moving and touching verse.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2015
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Louise G 23: thank you so for reading and sharing your thoughts. This is about my eldest daughter and her husband. After 18 years of marriage, they separated for two years. Now they are back together and appear to be very happy. However, alcohol, which was not a factor before, seems to be the glue which holds them together and rumor has it they are moving a couple hours away from family to avoid hearing about it. God bless and Happy Easter! livelylinda
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I hope at some point things can work out for the better. Happy Easter to you too. With blessings, Louise
Comment from Helena Frances
The picture suits the verse well. Sitting alone in a darkened room with the only
light outside--of him and his world.
Your verse show the effects of alcoholism on the family, feeling left behind.
It is a terrible disease, that no one would ask for.
well written, good flow, and feeling.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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The picture suits the verse well. Sitting alone in a darkened room with the only
light outside--of him and his world.
Your verse show the effects of alcoholism on the family, feeling left behind.
It is a terrible disease, that no one would ask for.
well written, good flow, and feeling.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Helena Frances: thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts with me. livelylinda
Comment from Nosha17
How sad, when alcohol is one of the most destructive forces that can affect the family unity. Well chosen words and imagery to convey your powerful message. Faye
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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How sad, when alcohol is one of the most destructive forces that can affect the family unity. Well chosen words and imagery to convey your powerful message. Faye
Comment Written 01-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Faye: this poem is about my eldest daughter. She and her husband separated after 18 years of marriage, then reunited after two years. They act like honeymooners and are beginning a new life together. One issue that used to bother Leslie, was that Jon liked the rum and cokes a bit too much. Well, now they are doing it together. Seems to be the glue holding them together. Their only child, my grandson, Austin, age 19, graduates from high school next month so their are no little ones involved. I don't like Austin seeing his parents doing this, however. Both his grandfathers were alcoholics and I worry about him. Thanks for listening and for reading and commenting. Linda
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I hope my comment didn't sound offensive, Linda. I am sorry they had a problem, but at least they are back together and like you said, no little ones involved. I hope it remains in moderation. Best wishes, Faye
Comment from Delahay
An addiction to alcohol can cause so much devastation in so many families, as I assume is the same with any addiction. I can't imagine how anyone could think that moving away would work to keep others from knowing but I imagine they fool themselves about a lot of things.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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An addiction to alcohol can cause so much devastation in so many families, as I assume is the same with any addiction. I can't imagine how anyone could think that moving away would work to keep others from knowing but I imagine they fool themselves about a lot of things.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Delahay: this poem is about my eldest daughter. She and her husband, after 18 years of marriage, separated for two years. They got back together and act like love-sick newlyweds which both families found adorable. However, it seems that the glue holding them together is drinking together every night and all weekend. Both of their fathers were alcoholics and all of us frown on too much liquor. They are talking about moving from their current home to another town a couple hours south, to get away from the family frowns and to live the life they want. This has not been a problem in the past and is quite frightening. Thanks for reading and commenting. livelylinda
Comment from l.raven
HI Dos, I am so sorry things haven't improved...but my son is the same way...he stays away from me so I don't see him drink...even though he knows I know...your poem is very well written you...and the picture...prefecto...sigh...ya know I love ya you...Linda xxoo Uno...
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2015
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HI Dos, I am so sorry things haven't improved...but my son is the same way...he stays away from me so I don't see him drink...even though he knows I know...your poem is very well written you...and the picture...prefecto...sigh...ya know I love ya you...Linda xxoo Uno...
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2015
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Hello dear friend: I have had to shut down my feelings and back away from that situation. I cannot deal with the stress it causes me. Hope you are feeling well. I'm having a need to sleep a lot. Iget up and an hour later I can't keep my eyes open. It is a cycle all day long. Will get outside tomorrow and see if that helps. Be good! Linda
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Linda, are you alright???...I want you to contact your heart doctor...maybe your pills ??? Linda be careful...will call you...Love ya you...Linda uno
