Mark R Slaughter (1957)
Poems by Mark R Slaughter : 3 / 297
A Drink
With glass, I am a man – or so I think! –
A role to play when blessed with courtly drink:
A gin or two, then vintage port or wine
To pep me up and gift me with a shine.
I know it’s false, as I now must depend
Upon my daily shots with open end.
Insidious, it all becomes routine
To beg a drink each day for self-esteem.
Copyright © Mark R Slaughter 2009
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Life life life life is on the brink
Mark R Slaughter
Submitted: Thursday, March 05, 2009
Edited: Sunday, July 03, 2011
Poems by Mark R Slaughter : 3 / 297
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yes, nicely written with nice words, , you make bloomed the theme.. love it
So true. I have been a drinker in my time and I know how much I became dependant on it. Thankfully those days are long gone. A good write. Thanks.
Verry well writen mark aswome poem
very good write, Mark! ! why can't i vote on it though?
A wonderful piece you've got here.I love this! .
i hope i can get the book.that's a wonderful poem.
a drink or two...and your increasing self esteem...well, a good piece, Mark...frank in tone transparent in talk open ended...i liked...10
An interesting poem, why we drink, I enjoy a couple of glasses of wine to help me wind down, but my downfall is not knowing when I've had enough lol
10 for this
Lynda xx
A good one, Mark.
Ron
I love this poem Mark.It is VERY well written and very much to the point.Many will be able to identify with it.There's truth in every line and also a warning to those who might dare to sip too often.A well deserved 10 from me.