Alcoholism

I know something about this subject. This is my latest micropoem, a genre introduced to me by Suzy Wordmuse.

I accidentally got drunk

It seems there was a surplus

I didn't mean to drink it

but I did accidentally

on purpose

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I like you poem
I can see the humour
of the last line
It’s tongue in cheek humour I get it

I drank heavy after my separation from 2005 to a few years ago really
I admit I had an alcoholic problem
Probably would drink the excess alcohol too if I could but due to a heart problem incidentally which was brought on by the poison I am not to drink so ....
Yes I could say I’m an alcoholic that abstains due to health heart issues

Not sure if I would drink heavy again now even if I didn’t have a heart issue but I’ll never know as I’m sober now last two years or so I like it too I like my calming t bags and sure it’s not the same I still miss it the poison lol but do not miss the hospital admissions or problems with my ticker

[Roland Petrov]

Thanks so much, Julie, but be careful with the tea as caffeine has a reputation for bringing on irregular heart beats.

[Samuel Dickens]

Ha-ha, yeah, I know how that works. A funny little poem about a weakness some of us have. (Well, maybe a LOT of us!)

[Roland Petrov]

Your comment was the best I had! It was supposed to be a funny little poem, but it was taken way too seriously. I understand why that happened, but thanks for the bubbly.

[MomzillaNC]

Sometimes, recovering alcoholics "fall off the wagon." One misstep is neither weakness nor the end and, hopefully, they will show real strength and accept help to continue their recovery.

[Roland Petrov]

Alcoholics usually have an excuse; I don't have one so I can't be one. Once in a while, I have an accident.

[MomzillaNC]

Sorry. Your poem seemed to be a humanizing lament of someone who couldn't hold onto sobriety.

Alcoholism is addiction -- a physical and mental and emotional dependency. They never stop being an alcoholic. It's not an "accident" when they misstep. It's part of the unending road as a recovering addict.

[Roland Petrov]

Yes, I understand. I originally wrote this as humor, but it isn't that funny. The word accident was supposed to convey the excuse, albeit in a humorous way. I'm not sure how appropriate it is, but a lighthearted approach is probably worth a try.

[MomzillaNC]

I see nothing wrong with the lighthearted approach. It didn't read as humor to me. Rather, it read to me as someone saying, "Yeah, I'm human and I faltered. But, I haven't given up. I'm still on the path."

To me, that's something we all need to be able to tell ourselves. Success isn't a one a done thing. Success is a journey. Everyone needs to give themselves permission to fail once in a while -- and not beat themselves up over "a bump in the road" -- so they can keep succeeding. I think that applies to all aspects of life, actually.

[Roland Petrov]

I'm glad you saw what you did in my poem. Thanks.

[MomzillaNC]

You're very welcome.

[Vicente Milchorena]

Roland, glad to see you again! I think I have gone through this at least once or twice, life sometimes plays a very intense game to keep us on our toes and let us slip every now and then, sometimes we wish we didn't though.

[Roland Petrov]

Glad to see you too, Vicente! I like to drink every day, but I consider it an accident when I get drunk.

[mattavelli]

Hey, Roland, long time no see! Be healthy. :)

[Roland Petrov]

Yes, I'm back. Take care, Mattavelli.

[Beano]

Sums up the constant battle well dear Roland, especially during these times! x

[Roland Petrov]

Thanks, Beano. Take care.