Lined Up

Lined in a row on the coffee table

Some full, some half gone 

Some are all gone

She moans and groans

laying on the couch unable to move

She slurs and stumbles her words

throwing the bottles around

The little girl and boy stand there

hiding behind a corner

having to watch again as their mother

can't take care of them

She takes another drink

and another

by noon shes done...

Lays limp on the couch, eyes closed 

Out the door they go, to play alone

torn dirty stained clothes......

Reviews

[JanieB]

Good write. Unfortunately, so very true for so many children. God bless them all. I pray the parents seek help.

[Blake Q Hatfield]

Full of emotion, and very thought provoking. Short, but says a lot, gives the reader something to ponder.

[Alicia Schroeder]

This is so sad and lots of truth behind it, so many people are to strung out on their addictions to take care of themselves, let alone someone else. Greatly put into words.

[lavina k.]

A sad write but its meaning of explanation is quite different from your other writes.....well nice one!!!!!!

[sarah]

so sad!

[KAREN]

Sad ture poem you have written! Good job!!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Very very sad picture you painted for us to see in this well written poem!

[Dark Empress]

So sad, but so accurate in alot of cases. Good write :)

[Dream Weaver]

Truly a sad but accurate piece..