Broke Down for the Bottle

a country song if I've ever written one lol

I thought I was through

That I was done missing you

Ever since you walked out of that door

 

But when I start thinkin’

That’s when I start drinking’

Though I promised I wouldn’t no more

 

I said I was fine, that

I’d moved on with my life

That’s what I told all of my friends

 

But your memory crept ‘round

And I suddenly found

That I broke down for the bottle again

 

I know I can’t stop

Once I twist off that top

But I can drown my feelings away

 

It ain’t the best reason

And once rest my demons

But I’ll make it another day

 

I said I was fine

I’d moved on with my life

And oh, how I lied to my friends

 

Now your ghost has come ‘round

And I suddenly found

That I broke down for that bottle again

 

Yes, I’ve emptied this bottle again….

Reviews

[Emerald Seas]

Well, I like the flow of the poem/song. I agree I think it would make a great country tune. Have you thought about putting it to music and recording? I few WC members have shared in a similar fashion. Or Soundcloud is a great venue for spoken word, music, songs, etc.

I enjoyed the poem. I've attempted my share of drinking, but alcohol hates me so I don't get too far without getting sick. And I've never had an addictive side, even when I smoke(d), I can have one or a pack and not think about having another for years. I guess that is a blessing - but sometimes a little help in forgetting/mind numbing would be a good thing! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, I don't know how much of my stuff you have read, but I am sort of on the flip side of the bottle, as in co-dependent guilty. However, in terms of a good poem, a solid work, with an awareness and honesty "distilled".

[CoffeeInfused]

I tend to style myself a "professional drinker," honestly. I don't need a reason to drink, but then again I never really turn it down, either