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Dear Alcohol…

A poem about addiction

By Patrick MeowlerPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

I remember the first night we ever met, it was love at first sip

You were intoxicating

You took away every bad feeling I’ve ever had

You gave me the confidence I always craved

But just like every other relationship

You turned sour

That which starts sweet ends bitter

That which starts bitter ends sweet

It felt like I was living two lives

My life when I was with you

And the life I endured between our times together

Nothing else mattered compared to you

Careers, friends, hobbies, and family all became irrelevant

I didn’t care where I lived, who I was with, or what I did

I would have done anything for you

All you did was take

I wish I’d never met you

This relationship was toxic from the start

I have to move on

Goodbye

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About the Creator

Patrick Meowler

Just a dude and his dog trying to stay sober. Writing about fitness, mental health, and recovery.

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