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Liquid Mask

Beer drinking is a socially acceptable way to self-medicate.

5 total reviews 
Comment from Madeleine Mardis
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A non-judgemental little piece about drinking! 11 years ago I gave it up, it wasn't doing me any favors!
Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some good old-fashioned belly
laughs!
I have a spiritual things about owls, hoot hoot, I just love them! Maddy

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 04-Jul-2024
    I hope you have an excellent day, too, Maddy! I've loved owls since I was a little girl. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from lyenochka
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Great commentary on social drinking and that it could really be a "mask" for dealing with pain, depression, or fears. You met this challenge well and hope this does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much for your kind words!
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much for your kind words!
Comment from Topeking
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Well done on the 161 rhyming scheme, I love your word choices, it really creates the story you are trying to portray! Good image used to accompany your poem! True despite the side effect of alcohol , it is a confident booster and gives you joy even if it is temporary. It is a way to create long lasting friend and be yourself without caring about your problems. Good luck in the contest! A very good piece this is!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2024
    Thank you very much!
Comment from Dr. Nad
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This is a short and pithy reminder that when we're in trouble we can get drunk! Unfortunately there is a negative side to the self medication, it's called alcoholism. And we don't need to go there! L O L

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 28-Mar-2024
    How true! My husband was a physician, and "self-medicated" himself to death via cirrhosis (not a good way to die, if there is such a thing).
reply by Dr. Nad on 29-Mar-2024
    Sorry for your loss but you have the courage and fortitude to sound the alarm that others may here of the pitfalls that come with the liquid mask.
reply by Dr. Nad on 29-Mar-2024
    Sorry for your loss but you have the courage and fortitude to sound the alarm that others may here of the pitfalls that come with the liquid mask.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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An excellent entry for the 1-6-1 poem writing prompt. I know so many people who would agree with this poem. Myself. I drink wine, but wine doesn't rhyme with cheers, so you win! :-) Nicely done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 28-Mar-2024
    Thank you very much. I told myself that it takes more than one beer to get drunk, because I really wanted to use "Cheers" :-)

    I, too, prefer wine to beer!