Quite comfortably numb

by steve1223adelaide, South Australia

Jun 2011 939 Views 7 comments

Quite comfortably numb

Ah you beautiful amber liquid
You're a pal to my soul
You take away, what can I say
This memory of pain
My head it spins, quite numb I think
I think this feeling's bliss
What was this pain I'm thinking of
My mind is not quite clear
You're a drunk they say
I laugh at them, haaa! haaa!
I'll drink to that, another one
Keep filling up my glass
And soon, I know, all pain will pass
And dreams will fade away
There I'll be where I want to be
Quite comfortably numb

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Posted: Jun 2011

About this poem:

I must admit that when my life fell apart there were times when the idea of swimming to the bottom of a bottle held a certain appeal but something, whether you want to call it God, the Great Spiritual Being or whatever, stopped me just short of it. I don't judge those that do find solace at the bottom of a bottle, as a matter of fact I can understand and deeply feel their pain and suffering.

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Comments (7)

hedistuffLayopolis, West Virginia USAJun 24, 2011

I'm nodding that I see you, although I am at home...pain comes, then usually goes. but hopelessness and futility fuel the mindset that there is little that can be done to relieve one's pain and fear. nice write steve...

niah9Auckland, New ZealandJun 24, 2011

Hi steve1223...I don't drink, because it makes me physically ill....not wobbly drunk....but I have known those who needed drink at times in theit life to get them through bad times....a short term crutch is fine.....so I understand....niah

BilliegirlNotre-dame de la Salette, Quebec CanadaJun 24, 2011

We've all been there

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKJun 27, 2011

Keep filling up my glass
And soon, I know, all pain will pass
And dreams will fade away
There I'll be where I want to be
Quite comfortably numb

There for the grace of God, go I, who are we to judge. Pink Floyd came to mind reading this, their song comfortably numb is a fav of mine.

This poem is superb.

netmanMelbourne, Victoria AustraliaAug 7, 2011

I don't have a drinking problem. I drink - get drunk - fall down - no problem

orientalkoruGlenella, Queensland AustraliaOct 15, 2011

I don't know how it feels like to be drunk or even slightly under the numbing comfort of alcohol but reading your poem helped be understand (finally) what the song "red red wine" was all about... Enjoyable read!!!!

boyshchrm6barrie, Ontario CanadaOct 15, 2011

Been there Steve and although I usually don't drink much I have
sometimes found solace in the "amber liquid" mainly to clear my mind and get a good night's sleep. People can end up relying on it if not carefull just like anything else that gives temporary relief. You have described the process and devil may care attitude quite well.....I'm guessing.