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<div style="background:#fff;border:#bbb dashed 1px;padding:5px"><a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=353159" style="color:#000;text-decoration:none"><div style="margin:10px 0"><strong>I'm The Widow Of An Alcoholic</strong></div><div style="margin:10px 0">He was mild mannered and I loved him so much, <br>When we met I knew he was the one, <br>If I was ever in trouble he was always my crutch, <br>But inside he was a smoking gun.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">We'd enjoy a beer and a glass of fine wine, <br>Enjoy burgers at the barbecue, <br>With friends and family we'd usually dine, <br>Then the odd drink became more than a few.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">The man we loved became snappy, <br>Saying things we could not understand, <br>He would suddenly become so unhappy, <br>Soon his comments would get out of hand.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">He'd shout at the children for just breathing, <br>Leaving them totally fraught, <br>His behaviour would then have me seething, <br>Which would leave us all feeling distraught.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">The following day when he got out of bed, <br>I would try to take him to task, <br>When I asked him about those things he'd said, <br>His reply was always, '' please don't ask ''</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Was it pressure of work or was it just me, <br>My excuses became pretty lame, <br>Because I loved him I refused to see, <br>It was him who was entirely to blame.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">He started to come home smelling of drink, <br>To say obnoxious is me being mild, <br>I had to find out just what was the link, <br>We did not deserve being reviled.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">I started to find alcohol all over the house, <br>In wardrobes and under the stairs, <br>Half empty bottles hidden by my spouse, <br>When confronted he'd say, '' who cares ''</div><div style="margin:10px 0">He wouldn't talk he'd refuse to discuss, <br>His only comment was, '' I've nothing to say ''<br>Apart from the fact I was making a fuss, <br>About nothing as things were okay.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">His friends and family then disappeared, <br>They just couldn't take any more, <br>His alcohol problems were far worse than feared, <br>What is happening to the man we adore.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">He then lost his license he could no longer drive, <br>After that he lost his employment, <br>As time went by his health took a dive, <br>He was losing his sense of enjoyment.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">We all tried our best but it was never enough, <br>Then came the physical abuse, <br>It was then I decided, yes it was tough, <br>I wouldn't listen to another excuse.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">We gave up our life we gave up trying, <br>Though we'd struggled for so many years, <br>We could no longer watch the man we love dying, <br>He was confirming all our worst fears.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">He gave up his children he deserted his wife, <br>Before we knew it he'd become overawed, <br>His addiction took over his entire life, <br>When alcohol became his one God.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Drink will destroy you if you lose control, <br>It will fill your whole life with regret, <br>On all those around you it will take it's toll, <br>That's something you must never forget.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Yes it's addictive but you can get assistance, <br>But that decision must come from ''YOUR'' heart, <br>If you continue your denial and total resistance, <br>Your whole world will be torn apart.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">The misuse of booze affects far more than you, <br>There are many others who will end up abused, <br>You'll end up in the gutter that much is true, <br>For your addiction you will stand accused.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Alcohol is a killer so don't be misled, <br>It isn't all about fun and frolic, <br>How do I know that you'll end up dead, </div><div style="margin:10px 0">‘' I'm The Widow Of An Alcoholic ‘'</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br /></a><br />poem by <a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/by.php?a=Bri+Mar">Bri Mar</a><div class=q>
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When we met I knew he was the one, 
If I was ever in trouble he was always my crutch, 
But inside he was a smoking gun.

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Enjoy burgers at the barbecue, 
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