A Souse in the House!
By Ivyevelyn, R.S.A., 5th Feb 2012 | Follow this author
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Alcoholism is a disease and if left untreated
It will bring a man right down to his knees
But a prayer said while in abject defeat
Could give him the strength and back to his feet.
Souse Goes Out!
There's a drunk in my house, no not a mouse, a souse.
He will be removed and taken to a safe place
Where he will simmer and stutter and stagger,
No drink allowed but he will plan for another.
A sad situation he will continue to mutter
And simmer and stutter, so anxious to please
He will even beg for a drink and get on his knees
The demon alcohol is ready to tease.
A new man will come out with sweet talk and guile
And he might stay sober and renew his supply
Of caretakers, friends and even his mother
Might want to believe in this man who seems sober.
Too Much, Too Often.
He has an illness, I know this is the problem,
But refusal of treatment does not give permission
For him to try "just one more drink",
And once again he will continue to stagger and mutter.
Stuttering and staggering, he will beseech our trust
Just one more chance, but our help is not there
He has worn out our hopes and depleted our funds
He will head for the bars, and maybe the streets.
The Serenity Prayer:
God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change,
Courage to change the things we can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
Alcoholics Annonymous: contact publicinfo@aa.org
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
All I can say is Amen. You hit it just like it is. Well done! Hey, I will get with your other articles in a few days. I have read them, as I sat here working and one just caught my interest so much. The one about 'your side' on being a vegetarian. I have been working on my response, joking!LOL
I will have my grandson overnight tomorrow night. I just love having him but, he sure wears me down. My friend/massage therapist is going to have a blast getting these bumps out. My prayers are with you my dear friend. I hope & pray you are having a pain free day. Well gotta go network. Loves ya.:)
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
I meant, Amen to the serentity prayer. Darn, nahhh I am not tired. LOL
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Thanks Denise. I just love your pages. You could have a reality show on TV and everyone would watch. Actually, when I wrote the above poem, I was angry and I sound tough but I do my best to be understanding and kind. Then, of couse, it becomes enabling.
Love, Ivyevelyn.
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
My singing partner was an alcoholic too Ivy, and we shared a very up and down relationship with him and the bottle over seven long years until I eventually had to walk away from him and withdraw my friendship..It was the hardest thing I had to do. Eleven years later, he and I are back in contact and he is 4 years alcohol free..He now helps man the helpline for AA and helps others who are suffering the same hell he did. So many of us mistakenly think we can help 'heal' someone with a drink or alcohol problem, but it takes professional intervention to really make the difference. Even today, 4 years dry, he tells me that he won't believe that he was successful at beating this demon until the last nail is put in his coffin..Alcohol and drugs destroy, not only the user, but family and friends too..
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you for your response, Songbird. I have been run ragged by trying to help, to the point where I wanted to wring his neck!
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
Ivy, I commend you on tackling this difficult subject! You did an incredible job!
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you, Peter. I appeciate your comment. I was angry when I wrote it and afterwards it seemed almost uncaring. We can care until we become enablers.
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Melinda: Thank you so much for your comment. I have never written a poem before when I felt angry. I do care but eventually we become enablers.
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Sorry Melissa, I mistakenly said Melinda.
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
excellent post.
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
My neighbours husband was like that and ultimately paid the price of kneeling to God in prayer with a Drink Bottle in hand and never ever woke up from it too.... It was tragic but nothing could be done, as the wife was at work and came home to find a stiff, dead cold husband.... He was buried in that position too....
Its Tragic... But slightly better than smoking as it can be given up and the liver can regenerate itself in the body...
Personally don't drink and smoke.... Never have, never will either...
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you Aiyanna - Anisha:
I appreciate your apology. I wish you the best on your new website and hope to hear from you. You have written some commendable prose and poetry and your success is well deserved.
Ivyevelyn.
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5th Feb 2012 (#)
No longer write here Ivy, I have my own website on which I put my stuff and other people's promotional material too... www.anishaachan.com --- design is interim though... Out tomorrow....
Sorry for the last comment I made, it was meant to be positive... None the less, its the past, I have moved on from here... But still read and comment once in a while....
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
There's a drunk in my house, no not a mouse, a souse.
He will be removed and taken to a safe place
Where he will simmer and stutter and stagger,
No drink allowed but he will plan for another.
Enjoyed much .. reading this nice words. Thanks..
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Rezaul: I laughed when I read your message. We certainly can let our hair down at times. He will be O.K., he just needs to gather his strength again.
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
love the lesson at the last part..thanks my friend
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
cowboynext door: Thanks for your comment.
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6th Feb 2012 (#)
Oh, my, this is absolutely brilliant Ivy. Living with an alcoholic can disrupt at best: and at worst it destroys families. You were robbed of a star page here, I think, Ivy. This poem will be so far-reaching, it deserves AT LEAST a star.
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you, Sheila: Your comment is important to me, particularly as I almost deleted the page several times. No star, no rainbow.
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Excellent--this captures the POV of the transformation of the enabler and frustration is a key element (b the way, frustration an anger are not the same. I do not hear rage in this..only frustration). I agree with Sheila--this is far reaching--so many face these difficulties!
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
rama devi nina: I appreciate your comment and support, particularly as I knew that I was "on thin ice".
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Ivy, this is an excellent article as always and thank you for sharing this with us. Love and hugs to you, Buzz.
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you, Buzz. So glad you are there! I need direction for the Writers' Group on Facebook. I have a Funny Bunny Valentine poem for them. Thank you my precious, lovable Buzz.
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Powerful page Ivy- amazing poem, with such an important message, well said my friend...
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7th Feb 2012 (#)
Thank you, Delicia. This poem brought out different emotions in me. When I began, I felt angry, maybe I should say 'frustrated', I then began to feel regretful, then sad, then wish I hadn't tackled the poem, nearly erased it, and now I receive your understanding and appreciation. This is very welcome and supportive to me.
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25th Feb 2012 (#)
Ivyevelyn, if you do not mind, I would like to link this poem and the sequel to a page I am working on. I will check back or just reach me through the contact button, to see if you don't mind. Thanks.:)
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25th Feb 2012 (#)
So I can if you don't mind*
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25th Feb 2012 (#)
Of course I don't mind, Denise. I'll do a trade off with you. Please help me get the hang of "links".
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26th Feb 2012 (#)
My pleasure Ivyevelyn, just use the contact button here on wikinut and write to me, exactly why you are having a hard time and how exactly I can help. Girl, I drove Mark nuts, as he taught me how. LOL
Look forward to the message. I think I am going to lay down for a few but, I will get back with you about it. Thank you.:)
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1st Apr 2012 (#)
So tough on family members as they are torn between the need to act tough and the love that gives in time and again. The serenity prayer is one of my favourites, Ivy - siva
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