She sits there at the table,
And pours another drink.
Stares out the kitchen window,
As she begins to think..
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I would like to thank Hebert Nehrlich for his help in some changes made to this write. I appreciate your time and interest, Hebert..and your honesty...it's fellow poets as this that helps us to improve...Thank you.
At the risk of offending you, I could suggest a few nips and tugs to make this even better. Game? Best wishes Herbert
Terry, I find this poem gripping. Seems very familiar, growing up in the home I did. It also reminds me of my poem 'Inside She's Dying'.........(it's about myself) it's very similar (minus the alcohol) . It's hard to burden our families isn't it? Great poem. Sincerely, Mary