DRUNK AS A SKUNK

Beach party

We all toasted to each other and got wasted

it was quite a scene at a remote beach

the sky was nearly black with a quarter moon and a few flickering stars

we laughed and cried about our momentary emotions

and hugged tight each other's shoulders

in camaraderie

In a while, we all decided to make a bonfire

retrieved some old driftwood, piled it perfectly

one of us took a match and lit it as we all

took a sip of our brew

in an instant, a great fireball of flames took to the sky

red, orange, yellow, a kaleidoscope of color

mesmerized us for minutes

each of us contemplating in our own deep souls

the present and the past

then laughed until we collapsed on the beach

drunk as skunks

Reviews

[MrBlack202]

A sense of peace and enjoyment, in every line. Memorable moments shared between souls.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you so much for visiting me and your lovely review!
warmly,
B🌷

[Amy R]

What a fun ..very playful poem. Phrases like "drunk as skunks" use alliteration to create a playful tone.

Your poem captures the essence of friendship and the moments that bring people together, highlighting how these instances can lead to both joyful and introspective reflections.

Definitely enjoyed reading. Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Amy for a fine review🌷
Warmly, B

[Amy R]

You're welcome...😊

[Mauricio Montoya]

Lol Betty love this one matter of the fact I'm drunk but alone but I do remember those day's hairs of the dog on open fire, yes those we're the day's.
Thank you for sharing.

[Re-Pete]

this is quite good. you've got deep thoughts interlaced with the carefree and humor. as usual, you really know how to paint a scene. always have to be careful playing with fire but in this case i'm willing to stand close to warm myself with your words.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks so much my friend, great review!
Warmly, B

[Samuel Dickens]

We enjoyed those days, didn't we? Of course that behavior was reckless, but that's how young people are, and we look back with fondness or at least amusement. Our parents were rightfully worried, and then we grew up to worry about our own kids out doing who knows what. Personally, I don't miss hangovers and wondering what crazy/awful thing I did the night before.

[Betty Hermelee]

Good thoughts my friend, thank you for your lovely review!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

The most fun night. Drink, dance and conversation. I did once.
"each of us contemplating in our own deep souls
the present and the past"
I understand the above lines dear Betty. We need people, we feel safe with. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear friend, a lovely review🌷
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry dear Betty and you are welcome.

[Lorry]

Well surely a beach is the best place for a bonfire, because the sea will put it out eventually, but I wouldn't recommend falling asleep on the beach because you might very well float off and wake up with a hangover, while entering why you've washed up somewhere that doesn't speak English, as you Bob around in the sea wondering if it is Peru!
Good luck explaining that to the coastguard ! 😃

[Betty Hermelee]

to heck with coastguard Lorry! Thank you for your splendid review!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Oh Betty, this I poem is so relatable and takes me back many, many years to my much younger days. You have created a wonderful ambience here and your imagery brought people in my past, so much closer. Such fun and carefree times. Such hangovers the following day too. I love where you took me. All good wishes dear poet.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Chris, I’ve missed you!!!
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. I was so tired. In need of a good break. I also had my eye surgery to deal with. 🌺