TEETOTAL

Michael Edwards

 

TEETOTAL

 

Alcoholism strikes many fears

a terrible condition I tried to combat

I was teetotal for 15 years

but my 16th birthday changed all that.

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 14th, 2025 01:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: Been away for a while - just had total knee replacement so at home with time on my hands feeling very sorry for myself - soooo a new posting.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 37
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange, KTay, Cheeky Missy
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  • arqios

    Glad to have you back, Michael. Was wondering where you’d gone off to and what became of you. Here’s wishing you well and your full recovery. Good you’re back with us 🙏🏻🕊

    • Michael Edwards

      Many thanks - feeling a tad sorry for myself but on the road to recovery.

      • arqios

        Been through a bit of that early this month but gradually getting out of the woods. Hope our company brings you some diversion and comfort as well. For me writing and interacting helps.🙏🏻🕊️

      • Poetic Licence

        Very funny write, wishing you a good and speedy recovery

      • orchidee

        Oops! Good write M. lol. Good wishes to you.

      • sorenbarrett

        This poems power comes in its surprises. Set up well with the expected becoming the unexpected. The use of extremes as well having chosen such a young age to become addicted to alcohol adds emphasis. Loved it being well worded with good rhyme short and to the point. A lovely write

        • Michael Edwards

          You're too kind but much appreciated - thanks s.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Ooh. I am feeling sorry for you too. That's no fun. This poem speaks much to truth to this guy. I was 17, I think, when I went AWOL on teetotaling. Decades later, happily teetotaling free of the demon it had become for me. A most excellent write and most excellent to see you back, my friend! 🌹👏

          • Michael Edwards

            Thanks for the welcome Tristan - good to be posting.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Indeed. You are most welcome. A speedy recovery to you.

            • Tony36

              Excellent write

            • Goldfinch60

              Good fun write Michael. I can remember the very first pint I bought in a pub, it was a pint of Courage Tavern and it cost me one shilling and seven pence.

              Andy

              • Michael Edwards

                And mine was a Manns - the best brown ale.

              • Cheeky Missy

                You're too funny, but that is a dangerous hobby, methinks. Having been raised thus, I dabbled in joining the rest of you enlightened souls, only to learn what I should have known. Can't guess what I'm missing. Delightfully rendered with a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.



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