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Sanity does return once the dust settles. May the Lord guide your daughter and son-in-law to peace and happiness!

posted by hardilaziz on October 22, 2009 at 8:50 PM | link to this | reply

Well said, so much damage is done in these relationships ... nicely expressed, and I like the title .. says it all really:) 
For what it's worth, I'm a different person away from my ex, and your daughter will be too, when she is free of all the negativity that alcoholism brings.  He may even shape up if she does exit, sometimes it takes just that, to make an alchoholic turn his or her life around.

posted by mneme on October 21, 2009 at 10:31 PM | link to this | reply

That final that's enough is tough to do. She'll know I pray when it is

really finished.

posted by Kabu on October 21, 2009 at 7:49 PM | link to this | reply

Shelly

Am I still allowed my little sip of scotch?

posted by Nautikos on October 21, 2009 at 7:22 PM | link to this | reply

We can never cease to be mother and scared for our child, can we? Courage to you MEDEAR and to your daughter.

posted by auslander on October 21, 2009 at 4:53 PM | link to this | reply

Anything addictive is poison.  I will send some good vibes towards your daughter to be able to get through this. Alcoholism comes accompanied by an entire throng of other maladies. Not a good time.

posted by Darson on October 21, 2009 at 4:30 PM | link to this | reply

This could be a challenging subject, and there you go writing with great ease of "pretty bottles and fancy labels". The meaning of it all can be deadly. Such a fine edge in excellent poetry.

posted by yellowrose55 on October 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM | link to this | reply

Such a powerful look at difficult situations and relationships....Addictions can be so alluring and destructive....fancy things can entice and wreck faster than anything else....Excellent poem!!!  A good warning to any who read it±

posted by mariss9 on October 21, 2009 at 1:08 PM | link to this | reply

sam, I will certainly include this situation in my prayers, too...

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posted by Rumor on October 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM | link to this | reply

God bless your daughter --- May she find strength; this is so truthful in its poetic declaration that it just about brought me to my knees - I tip my heart to you, you wonderful Mamma for writing for a voice that is quelled, more suppressed.   I give you Love, Shelly ~ Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 21, 2009 at 9:35 AM | link to this | reply

Pretty Bottles And Fancy Labels

Unrequited love can tear people apart, especially when that love is unconditional.  I felt the emotion (controlled) that came through.    joab

posted by joab3 on October 21, 2009 at 7:45 AM | link to this | reply

Very insightful poem... I loved the repeated refrain

and I hope your daughter finds the strength she needs, happiness is out there just waiting for her to go and find it

posted by lionreign on October 21, 2009 at 7:25 AM | link to this | reply

Wow...

posted by RomaKay on October 21, 2009 at 6:17 AM | link to this | reply

Well worded and heartfelt poem, Sam.  I hope your daughter stays well and does what she needs to do.

posted by calia14 on October 21, 2009 at 3:20 AM | link to this | reply

Sam, a very poignant poem. My best to your daughter.

posted by muley12 on October 21, 2009 at 2:24 AM | link to this | reply

Appearances are deceptive! Fancy packaging can't hide the damage this poison does.May God give your daughter courage & determination to settle the issue.

posted by shamasehar on October 21, 2009 at 2:10 AM | link to this | reply

Shelley I do hope your daughter has the determination to exit from such a hopeless relationship. It must be a terrible worry for you too on top of all your other worries.  

posted by elinjo on October 21, 2009 at 1:44 AM | link to this | reply

sam

"Madness brings about sanity in its own peculiar way", a very wise quotable qoute. Excellent poetic refrain in advising the refrainment from alcoholism that doesn't let love grow. And am I happy for your dear daughter ... .

posted by abanerjee on October 21, 2009 at 12:16 AM | link to this | reply