Drunk
a plain account
the vodka bottle
stays hidden
next to the dish detergent
•
during commercials
I shuffle into the kitchen
and take a drink
•
opening and closing
the cabinet
as softly as I can
•
if you catch me
I excuse it
•
another failed poem
my mother’s dementia
an attempt to quiet
my self-disgust
•
otherwise, it’s a celebration
my birthday
your birthday
the neighbor’s birthday
•
4pm
11am
•
there’s always a good reason
to be an alcoholic
•
you have no bad habits
•
the worst thing I could accuse you of
is flossing too much
or laughing too hard
at your own jokes
•
you’re not laughing
when I slur my words
the time I hit you with my keys
sobs from the bathroom
•
yet you still love me
when you inevitably hear
the soft tap
of the cabinet door.
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Bride of Sound
I explore themes of altered perception, distortion of the body, and dysfunctional romance. Sometimes chaotic, attempting to control.
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Comments (2)
I agree with Andi, this is a sad poem. As someone who lost several family members to alcoholism, I'd be really concerned about this (so far) functioning alcoholic. Because it's not gonna get better if it's not addressed.
Oh, this is a great poem, sad, the life of a functional and secret alcoholic and those who love the person.