Drink always brings out the desolate side of men. Exciting their brains first and then depressing them. I love your portrayal of the snowy winter evening and the animated conversation at the bar. You always paint such beautiful pictures with your gifted quill, dear Betty. Yet what touched me most was your sketch of these two men as lost little boys. That was just so touching and absolutely brilliant. Kudos!
My dear Divya…thank you for an incredible review, always interpreting in between the lines… I lo.. read moreMy dear Divya…thank you for an incredible review, always interpreting in between the lines… I love it
Warmly, B
6 Months Ago
Your poetry is loved, dear Betty.
You're welcome always.
Talking about drowning sorrows...
'and weep as do infants'...
Really like the ending...
Done that a few times in my life...
Awesome work.
Keep it up.
Take good care.
Been there, done that and worn the Tee shirt out several times over .. What a remarkable social observation you have crafted and left here for us to consider and relate to .. This is rather special methinks .. & kindly Neville
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
Dear Neville Thank you for your creative understanding, spot on review, much appreciated!
War.. read moreDear Neville Thank you for your creative understanding, spot on review, much appreciated!
Warmly, B
Betty,
Lifelong friends at bars drinking too much, what other result could there be? I know they've traded blows along the way, and joys, and other tears... I've been there.
Vol
Posted 7 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
Thank you Vol for your review, much appreciated
Warmly, B
Drinking does some weird things to people. I recall my mother's friends crying after drinking and I thought they were weird. ha-ha Luckily, I've never seen men cry after drinking. I hope I never do. :)
Posted 8 Months Ago
7 Months Ago
Thank you Relic for your review, much appreciated
Warmly, B
You capture this scene so well. Two grown men crying into their drink. Remembering the stuff which causes hurt. I hope the bourbon doesn’t leave them with a hangover as well as tears. Nicely crafted poem dear Betty.
Thank you Chris for a lovely review….ive seen many a man cry and if inebriated, with some sad stor.. read moreThank you Chris for a lovely review….ive seen many a man cry and if inebriated, with some sad stories to tell, then it’s not surprising…… much appreciated
Warmly, B
7 Months Ago
I am pleased men can cry. My Dad’s generation didn’t. I believe it offers release. A safety valv.. read moreI am pleased men can cry. My Dad’s generation didn’t. I believe it offers release. A safety valve for mental health. A strength not a weakness:)
Oh the many stages of drinking and its affect on our minds and emotions all filled with a varying topic of discussion depending on the parties that are conversing.
I can see the small pub like bar in my mind filled with people as they drink and talk. Music in the background. People socializing and then at some point someone has had too much and weeps tears.
I love the wording and the description you fill this poem with and yes adults can be much like infants at times.
My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..