Stupor

Drowning sorrows.

Stupor

My heart cannot taste

the alcohol I have drunk

as it numbs my brain.

 

21/04/15

Reviews

[wordman]

well i drink, but moderation

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Never tried that WM, is it an American whiskey? lol

[wordman]

yeah,jack daniels

[Desert Knave]

One that I unfortunately can identify with all too readily. ~Jim

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I fear many of us may Jim. Thanks

[andrew mitchell]

A brilliant write John and how it has a double sword edge to numb you in sorrow as in this case or make you eliminate self doubt and "ask her out" as you turn into a horny adventurous devil!:)

[Leslie Philibert]

Enjoyed this, alcohol heaves emotions and deadens logical thought and physical coordination, you get this just right here !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks Leslie.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe that is the reason why we drink, to numb our senses...to feel euphoric. How sad though, we vaguely remember.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes to numb our feelings Kelly. Thank you,

[Tom McRoberts]

VERY nice, well, nice probably isn't the best word--but good! I really appreciate it when poets use bodily functions/organs to express feeling, there's nothing more palpable, and this poem is a short-sweet-gut-punch. Great work!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Cheers Tom!