I've had just enough time to... drink alone
Taken while sitting outside a pub in Kuching with the moon and others for company
I’m a
lonely drinker
Making
toasts to myself
And the
ghost across the table
The
ghost nods with its glass
Empty it
in silent acknowledgement
And no
advice for me
Nor do I
have need of any, for
In the
company of sympathetic ghosts
Who needs
noise and companions?
Drinking
is best done alone
Drinking
is best done alone
In one’s
own company
Loneliness
flavored the wine unlike any
It is
silly to drink to be happy
Silly to
try to drown anything
The only
reason to drink is to make -
Loneliness
a pleasant company
ReplyDeleteA 1000 Reasons
One night I ended up in a pub opposite my hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. More often than not, if I am alone; I will end up with a book in my room. But I’m with company and more often than not, they will head to the nearest bar and have a few drinks. We sat outside under a moon that was going through a partial eclipse and I liked that. Drinks, small talks, snacks, more drinks, more small talks. Not my favourite way to pass time. I actually prefer drinking alone. Or with one or two close friends and we can have a meaningful conversation. Happy drinking for me are for celebrations. Enjoying a drink is best done alone or with small company.
bloodybee
interesting light!
and... cheers!
Eyemdreaming
Salute!
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Sounds good to me although I am not much of a drinker:-)
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Have a great week my friend!
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Phantom faces at the window
ReplyDeletePhantom shadows on the floor
Empty chairs at empty tables
Where my friends will meet once more
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So creative, great photography too!
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Very well done my friend.
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Fine light , composition and detail ...and I agree with your philosophy on drinking . Have a great week :-)
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brdonovan
great thoughts on imbibing.
the buzz can be a powerful force; maybe stronger for some...
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henrhyde (gill)
Love the image.
Grand words --so true.
ana_lee_smith
Can't agree that 'loneliness' is or can be a pleasant companion for drinking alcohol. Those ghosts have a habit of taking control & demanding consumption of more than was intended when you first sat down believing they were friendly ghosts with your best interests at heart. Solitude, as an amiable drinking buddy, conjures up a different scenario however ...a comfortable lone state with wisdom at its heart ... that can offer internal stillness & access to creative impulses ...rather than compulsive excesses aimed at obliterating said "loneliness'. But then again.... having abstained for close to 2 decades it would not serve me well to believe otherwise *~* To each their own, thou *~*
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A 1000 Reasons
Thanks Ana, what do you know? I woke up this morning before I read this and thought that using the word 'loneliness' may convey the wrong impression so I was thinking of changing it to the very word you suggested. But now that you mentioned it, I will leave loneliness as it is to let others feel the difference. Thanks!
"Chuck"
Fantastic image and interesting thoughts.
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A great image and a wonderful poem friend
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Trinimusic2008
Loneliness can be embraced, and I agree with Ana, drinking alone might encourage you to drink more or to entertain maudlin thoughts.
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