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The Last Drink

Giving It Up in Three Haikus

By Kendall Defoe Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
The Last Drink
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Note: just to nip this in the bud, I do not have a problem with alcohol, but I have seen the effects of dipsomania and addiction in certain relatives and friends. It might seem odd for a Smooth challenge, but I think I have made a point. - K.D.

Cool and refreshing;

But hard to give up…for her.

Tastes great; less filling.

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This Bud’s for you, sir…

Even if she said, “I’m done.”

Absolut Divorce.

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No joking this time.

Unnecessarily said...

Her hope becomes yours.

He would know...

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  • Daphsam2 years ago

    Creative and true. A tough subject to write about. You did it very well.

  • Excellent poem. Unfortunately, all too true to life.

  • RP2 years ago

    I shed a tear. This is beautifully done. 🩵👏🏼

  • Dana Crandell2 years ago

    I have an older brother that I watched go through it. Hard to witness, but an important lesson. You made the point very well.

  • Mark Gagnon2 years ago

    Several of my relatives have had this problem. Not a pretty sight. Well done!

  • NJ2 years ago

    Well done!

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    I've seen this go both ways! Nicely made point.

  • That was a very positive ending! I loved your set of Haikus!

  • Mother Combs2 years ago

    These Senryus are great

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Smooth Senryu!!! Loving it!!!💕❤️❤️

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