Bike or Booze
free verse59 total reviews
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Teresa
This was an interesting piece. Get blocked or bike? This must be autobiographical as I can't really see those two things together popping in as a choice except through experience!
Not that I am calling you a drunk, you understand! LOL
Some great lines in there - bliss or oblivion.
Nice one
G
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Hi Teresa
This was an interesting piece. Get blocked or bike? This must be autobiographical as I can't really see those two things together popping in as a choice except through experience!
Not that I am calling you a drunk, you understand! LOL
Some great lines in there - bliss or oblivion.
Nice one
G
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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no, not a drunk - just a thought though and a very bad day. The bike won out in the end:) Thanks G
Comment from Treischel
Quite the picture that must have been the inspiration for this free verse sequence about drunks. In particular on riding a bike. Very descriptive. Loved the line: wobble my way
in a brown bag bottle. The grocery isle (assuming they sell liquor or beer) is quite revealing in frequency and convenience.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Quite the picture that must have been the inspiration for this free verse sequence about drunks. In particular on riding a bike. Very descriptive. Loved the line: wobble my way
in a brown bag bottle. The grocery isle (assuming they sell liquor or beer) is quite revealing in frequency and convenience.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you Tom:)
Comment from Chris Tee
I certainly hope you are not describing your self here. The booze is definitely not the way to go.
This is an excellent poem which put a smile on my dial. Well done indeed.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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I certainly hope you are not describing your self here. The booze is definitely not the way to go.
This is an excellent poem which put a smile on my dial. Well done indeed.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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It is a true poem about me. I don't drink but a glass or 2 of wine month. I was having a really bad day and thought about getting drunk but in the end I just rode my bicycling - a much better choice:) Thanks Chris.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
Well written free verse poem. Sometimes you can't help smiling inside for the things people do when they are under the influence of too much wine. It is amusing how they try to hide the obvious as well. The photo itself speak more than words can tell. Good work
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Well written free verse poem. Sometimes you can't help smiling inside for the things people do when they are under the influence of too much wine. It is amusing how they try to hide the obvious as well. The photo itself speak more than words can tell. Good work
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you Sandra:)
Comment from watergirl
I liked this somewhat different poem about choices, about feeling blue, about perhaps the option of empowerment (bike without the booze maybe). You put a different slant on coping with the difficulties of life. Perhaps we should run or ride rather than indulge in the bottle or self pity. Great. !!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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I liked this somewhat different poem about choices, about feeling blue, about perhaps the option of empowerment (bike without the booze maybe). You put a different slant on coping with the difficulties of life. Perhaps we should run or ride rather than indulge in the bottle or self pity. Great. !!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you for the great review:)
Comment from Senyai
Tab, the fate of indecision :) A snapshot in time, you caught one of life's lessons with humor and poise, I think. Enjoyed a bit of a laugh on this early Thursday morning. Can't sleep.
Another good one, my friend.
Senyai
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Tab, the fate of indecision :) A snapshot in time, you caught one of life's lessons with humor and poise, I think. Enjoyed a bit of a laugh on this early Thursday morning. Can't sleep.
Another good one, my friend.
Senyai
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you Senyai:)
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ha! Too much choice, and too much pain - lots of loss and little gain, exercise to chase the blues, all depends on one's own views. I would pick the numbing drink, cause sister, this ol' life can stink!
(I wouldn't really - I drink about once or twice a year, but if those were the only two choices, I guess I WOULD. These bones and muscles couldn't handle anything but a motorcycle now... *grin*)
See what your great free verse did? Totally involved me! I loved it! ...sigh...I have no sixes left this week though - wish I did!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Ha! Too much choice, and too much pain - lots of loss and little gain, exercise to chase the blues, all depends on one's own views. I would pick the numbing drink, cause sister, this ol' life can stink!
(I wouldn't really - I drink about once or twice a year, but if those were the only two choices, I guess I WOULD. These bones and muscles couldn't handle anything but a motorcycle now... *grin*)
See what your great free verse did? Totally involved me! I loved it! ...sigh...I have no sixes left this week though - wish I did!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you Dawn for the fun review. I drink maybe a glass or two of wine a month but I did think about getting drunk. I rode the bicycle instead - only about 7 miles but a much better choice I think:)
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You're very welcome - it was a fun read too - we're all there at some time, aren't we? (I kinda feel like I could tie one on today, even. LOL)
Comment from Aussie
Grog is so available in American shops. Sounds like a temporary citizen trip to oblivion. Still, falling off a cycle is not as bad as riding a high powered motorcycle, killing yourself and maybe others. Tough write.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Grog is so available in American shops. Sounds like a temporary citizen trip to oblivion. Still, falling off a cycle is not as bad as riding a high powered motorcycle, killing yourself and maybe others. Tough write.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
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Thanks:)
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Very picturesque to be sure.. :-)
A visual journey through the aisles trying to decide which bottle to pick..
And then the wobbly ride home...
Haven't been there done that, but you made it seem so real.
:-) Carolyn
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Very picturesque to be sure.. :-)
A visual journey through the aisles trying to decide which bottle to pick..
And then the wobbly ride home...
Haven't been there done that, but you made it seem so real.
:-) Carolyn
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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I didn't drink and wobble - just rode the bike - no drinking:) Thanks so much.
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I somehow figured that. The seat is to high on my bike. It is as low as it will go without cutting it, however, I weeble wobble and some folks probably just figure I've had a few.... which I don't. LOL
Comment from l.raven
HI Teresa, boy you aren't just kidding...some days it doesn't pay to get out of bed...or ride a bike...or have a drink...sigh...very well said...and very well written sweet girl...have a great evening...Luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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HI Teresa, boy you aren't just kidding...some days it doesn't pay to get out of bed...or ride a bike...or have a drink...sigh...very well said...and very well written sweet girl...have a great evening...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 06-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2015
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Thank you Sweet Linda:)
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you are always so welcome Teresa...have a wonderful evening...LUff xxoo
