When I was
younger,
I had to learn.
Sit and wait to
write.
I would get
impatient and force it.
If you read it,
you could tell.
Now I’m quite a bit older, and
I quit trying.
Fodder seems to be
everywhere.
I can write about
the most mundane
things.
Today I’m at the
library waiting for my
girlfriend to
finish up at the dentist.
She’s getting her
teeth cleaned.
All my drinking ruined
my teeth.
When I got them
pulled a year ago,
there wasn’t a
healthy tooth in my head.
I have dentures now, so
I don’t have to
worry about how much I drink.
I know this isn’t a
good poem, but
hey,
there she is
all shiny and bright…
and sober.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is a repost. I have been sober for over 2 years now. Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryqLr9ehn7Q
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Comments12
and sober....
I wish!
good one Thomas.
Thanks, my friend.
And long may that continue, enjoyed the read
Very kind. Thanks.
You are very welcome
Although on the surface this appears a simple description of a sequence of time it to me goes much deeper and I read into it metaphor that is probably not intended. It speaks of life and much more. Very nice Thomas
You are right. Thank you.
lol it's an excellent poem my dear friend 🤣 now I can write about your teeth, Thomas and his teeth, or write about the fact you were in the library looking at a book called 7 ways to kill the dentist bill. Funny see your work is phenomenal always, and don't get me going on how I imagined the poet in the corner watching porn before the librarian started walking slowly over undressing and throwing her glasses in the air and growling like a tiger lol. 🌹 Brilliant how you plant seeds in my mind, and not a Gin in sight anywhere 🤣
Lol. You are the sweetest, dear Teddy.
The subtle angle of humor lacing this casually winsome exposé, which must not fail to resonate with many, seems to laugh outright in concluding until it's too fun to indulge. Thank you very much for sharing!
Thank you so much.
One day at a time Thomas but you’re doing fine .. actually that’s a magnificent understatement, you’re doing brilliant.. and in more ways than one sir .. with respect, much respect .. Neville 👍👍
Thank you, kind sir. I appreciate it.
I almost did myself in through forcing it back in the day. The effortless way is the way to go! (Olds habits die hard)
Great write, Thomas.
Thank you so much.
Stay sober Thomas, your words will alays come.
Andy
Thank you so much.
I understand. I'll have 5yrs sober next month and all my broken stubs have to come out and I'm not looking forward to it
Congrats. Thank you, my friend. One day at a time.
It’s amazing how you can turn the mundane into enjoyable poetry and the fact that you are still sober is the icing on the cake. Well done Thomas. Couldn’t have been easy.
Thank you so much. I love sobriety.
I am so pleased for you. You have a new life.
You may have dentures, but you have teeth and a girlfriend! Thank for the read. Is a good piece of a part of your life you share heree.
Thank you.
i enjoyed the way you have effortlessly switched from past to present, and your happiness at keeping the streak of sobriety ongoing.. Well done,Sir
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