"Alcoholics Anonymous"

A poem about some of the struggles of alcoholism and the emotions that follow.

Copyright © 25 February 2013 by Erin Carkhuff

 

“Alcoholics Anonymous”

 

There are seven plastic bottles

In my little stash, you see.

The moonshine and the scotch are gone.

I’m left with rum and whiskey.

They carry me inside of them

As if I am their child

And let me guzzle their breast milk

Until it turns me wild.

The sweetest taste I ever took

A’top my tickled tongue -

That burns my throat and bosom

Like my insides have been stung.

When I was young,

I fit inside a shallow shot glass

Like a glove -

And Mr. Cuervo was the first person

To make me fall in love.

He’d tell me not to worry ‘bout

The person I’ve become -

‘Cuz his kisses were too tempting

And I knew I needed some

‘Till I was numb �"

And the tingles in my body told me

Hun, you don’t need anymore.

Baby, you’re done.   

Family, friends and lovers:

Quick to leave when time is up,

But abuse is always loyal

If you fill another cup -

‘Cuz no one else knew I was faded,

Plastered, popped and pixilated.

Hiding it is pretty easy

When nobody ever see me -

Laying, lying, lifted, loaded with my

Liquor-loving lullabies;

Goofy laughing from my stomach

Pain behind my blackened eyes.

Sustain the use of substance.

Substantial use of judgment.

Allow me to remind you

My mistake, it is my Justice;

Not because it makes it right,

But because it Just Is.

Do not begin to wonder

How the hell you could have missed this:

How lovely my extra Bloody Mary-flavored bliss is.

You’re arriving late and now

You’ll never know what this is.

Too late for you to try to understand.

You’ll never feel this.

Feel me?

Reviews

[Guilt]

The rhythm and flow of your scheme is addictive itself. I keep imagining this as a spoken word. I think your style is perfect for it. Just keep doing what you do, because you won me over quickly with your verse. Looking forward to reading more. Your skill won't go overlooked :)

- Guilt

[Erin Elizabeth]

Yes, I am a spoken word poet. The majority of my poems are in that category. Thank you for your feedback & for reading. I really appreciate it :)

[easybreezy]

Wow! This is so freakin' awesome! Probably the best poem I've read on here! Truly moving!