Its a hard thing admitting you're an alcoholic.
Oli. Farewell to wine, My trusted friend, My lethal foe, The finish line, This is the end, You have to go. My final glass, Was just as sweet, As was the first, Your charms alas, Were my defeat, For I was cursed. I have the mark, The fatal gene, Achilles heel, The truth is stark, The truth is mean, The truth is real. I write this not, To caution those, Who come behind, My only thought, The foul crows, Who peck my mind. So now I die, In cruel torment, For loving you, These honest words, These good intentions, Overdue. So let these lines, Suffice in lieu, Of epitaph, He had his wines, He had his booze, He had a laugh.
Oli (19/06/06) |
Written by Phil (6713 comments posted) 19th September 2006 | Too personal to pass comment, other than I liked it. No epitaph for a while please.
All the best,
Phil. |
Written by rheavee (13 comments posted) 19th September 2006 | What is life? It's about letting go of some things in exchange for another... hope you're on your way to freedom.
know what? I'm beginning to be a big fan of yours!... keep on writing...  | Thanks friends!
Written by Talisker (1326 comments posted) 20th September 2006 | I think that this site can help me by encouraging me to fill the void with writing. I hate to burden you with my problems though - no doubt you have your own.
Unfortunately, I'm so depressed and morose at the moment that I can't see beyond today - and thats despite all the medication I've been on for years. It doesn't blind me to the kindness of others though.
Your words are wise and kind Rheavee - it is about moving on. Its up to me.
Thanks Phil, I have no intention of giving up the ghost just yet!
Oli | Only just seen this...
Written by LynB (435 comments posted) 20th September 2006 | Hi Oli, sorry to hear you're feeling so low at the moment. I can identify with those feelings - I know how it feels to be so depressed you don't want to get up in the morning. It's all about taking small steps, trying to see joy in small things. Like a baby's smile, a piece of beautiful music, seeing the leaves on the trees turn from green to gold. Never be afraid to show your feelings - if you're unhappy, never be afraid to let people see you cry. I've found it's a wonderful release, and believe it or not, it does help. You may not think so at the moment, but you will feel better - little by little each day. You may not think there is light at the end of the tunnel, but there is, you just can't see it yet, but you will. You probably think I'm talking a load of crap, but as I said before, I've been there.
Thank you for your lovely words about my writing. It's heartening to know so many people speak highly of it. It inspires me to write more.
Always remember - we are not strangers, just friends who have never met.
Look after yourself. | A Gift
Written by matt (18 comments posted) 20th September 2006 | Oli
You have a true gift in your writing - that is special, and the world would be the poorer without it. Take care |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 25th September 2006 | Hi Oli,
Have come to this a little later than the others. I'm with Phil, too personal for words other than to say I love your poetry.
Best wishes
Elli |
Written by Kathy (220 comments posted) 9th March 2007 | I've come to this poem a lot later than the others because it was in the box at the left on the main page! Oh bugger, you can tell I'm not very good at IT! I am glad that it was there because you are one of the people who has written so much that I didn't know where to start.
A very personal piece and I can see why some people felt that they couldn't comment. However, I too suffered a huge bout of post natal depression some years back so understand the low and high times too. I took all help and offerings going and am now back in a much more evenly balanced place. The main observation that helped me to achieve that was to understand that during a low period that this was only a pattern of up and down and would pass.
There is light out there. You are probably in a total different mood now so apologies if this is completely passe! (Can't find the accent)
Your poetry at its best seems to soar to great heights and at it's lowest is almost too raw and private...but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be writing it.
I will read much more of your stuff when I can, but it seems to be taking me ages to get through everyone else's too!
Best wishes
Kathy |
Only registered users can rate and write comments.
Please login or register. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
Previous item
