Well, I don’t mean to whine about wine
but the problem was always ‘Why not
one glass?
Where’s the problem with that?’
‘Why not?’
‘Say what?’
‘If you really want to know
play the tape forward
then rewind
to find
un-wined
I’m better off.’
© Experimentsinfiction 2021, All Rights Reserved
Written for dVerse
Linda is hosting dVerse Quadrille and has asked us to write a 44-word poem featuring the word ‘wine.’ At the time of writing, it’s been 621 days since my last drink. Some people can handle alcohol, but I’m just not one of those people. Since giving up alcohol, all manner of remarkable things have happened in my life, not least of which I’ve got my poetry back. So there’s one very good reason ‘why not!’
Hats off to you! A wonderful poem and perspective.
I never got on with alcohol. I drank too much when I was young, saw too many people turn into someone else when drunk, suffered at the hands of an ex, and decided I didn’t like the taste or the effects. I’m so glad you got your poetry back, Ingrid, an excellent reason ‘why not!’ I really enjoyed the wordplay in your quadrille.
clever puns here with a serious undertow – well done on conquering that demon or rather keeping it at bay
Yes, definitely keeping it at bay is a lifetime process! Thanks Laura.
621 days is quite an achievement, one that you can be proud of! And I like your witty poem ☺️
Thank you 😊
I enjoyed your wordplay and rationale here.
Thanks Lisa!
You’re most welcome.
Congrats Ingrid!
Wine Not … the proof is in the pudding!
Way to go! 👏👏👏👏👏💖
Thank you Cindy 😊😘
💖💖🌷
Bless your honesty Ingrid. Alcohol has not touched my lips since 1987. Mine was single malt — until it wasn’t. I like being sober because I like being in control. My addiction is sugar.
That’s fantastic Rob! I have the sugar addiction also…
Very well done, Ingrid. I knew you didn’t drink, and I wondered what you would do with this prompt. Congratulations on your sobriety and on getting your poetry back!
Thank you Merril 🙏
You’re welcome!
Good on you, Ingrid! Insight and strength. Impressive.
Thank you Sarah 🙏
Amazing, Ingrid. Good for you. I just met a new friend a few weeks ago, 15 years sober. So much wisdom in her, so much strength. I see it in you, too.
Thank you De, I still have a long way to go but at least I’m on the right track!
👌🙌 I quite agree. Let’s have herb tea. xoxo 🥳🍵✨🍵🥳 (Next thing I need to quit, is coffee… 😩😆💕👯♀️) #ImpossibleMaybe ;))
#Ihearyou! I think I’d have to go to rehab to give up coffee 😅
I don’t know if I ever wanna go to rehab to give up coffee 🥴😅😋
Nice wordplay! It’s not easy overcoming an addiction, so happy you found the strength and the poetry again! 👏👏
Thank you Tricia 😊
A wonderful use of the prompt. Thank you for your honesty and for the wisdom shared in your link.
You’re welcome Mish. Thank you for your kind words 🙏
Bravo, you made me smile
Happy Easter
Much💛love
Thanks Gillena, and to you 🐣
In all my years of growing up, I never once associated our grape vines with wine! To this day, I’d rather snack on a bunch of sweet ripe grapes than have a class of wine! Glad you got your poetry back!!
Thanks Beverly. I always wanted wine but it was not the right thing for me!
Wonderful word play. I really enjoyed it! 👏🏼🍷
Thank you Roser 😊
Love the word play.
Thank you!
So neat and clever!!!!
Thanks 😊
welcome back from the dark side. great poem.
Thank you Rog – glad to be back!
A great statement for sobriety Ingrid! Well crafted!
Thanks Dwight 🙏
You are welcome!
Congratulations Ingrid. I remember you sharing your story a while back. Very good reasons ‘why not’ ☺️
Thanks Christine 😊
Very nicely un-wined. Made even more so knowing some of the back-story. Bravo on the many, many days and counting and getting your words back.
Thank you so much 🙏
Top marks for honesty and craftsmanship.
Thanks Hobbo!
So well done, Ingrid. I actually wondered what you, in particular, would write about wine… You’re always so real.
<3
David
Thanks David that is such a compliment! 😊
“Ah my beloved fill up the cup that clears
Today of past regrets and future fears
Tomorrow, why tomorrow I shall be myself
With yesterday’s seven thousand years”
Therein lies the attraction, but on the downside it can turn a man in to a monster. I am in awe of your success as I alas lack your fortitude and sometimes drink too much though I don’t turn into a monster I hope. Love the poem. Sorry if I got the quote wrong. Keep up the good work ! !
Thank you!
Unwined…not there but there’s always grape jelly!!
The other side of wine acknowledged. Well done. (K)
Thanks Kerfe.
“in vino veritas” is often quoted, but like you, alcohol may loosen the tongue, but it does not elevate the thought process or creativity. I am proud of my several decades of sobriety, but I really resonate with your premise. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Glenn, and well done to you!
Beautifully written.
xoxo
Thank you so much 🥰
Ah… I do recall my days of wine and song… !
You have a very clever way with poetry, I do enjoy it!
Thank you 🙏
621 days – KUDOS! One day at a time…..keep going girl! 🙂
Thank you Lillian 🙏
Spectacular … the image and the poem!
Thank you Helen 😊
Woah, Absolutely love the wordplay! Very well formulated! 🧡
Thank you 🙏