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My Oenophilic Valve

My Oenophilic Valve

Now that I’m pushing eighty, my body’s been rearranged;
What once was my heart’s main supplier, now is duly changed!
Oh, my aorta still is pumping, the blood it needs to give;
But a new valve provides what it cannot, a reason still to live!
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I call it my “Oenophilic” one, sending wine from head to toe;
That aids with my digesting, the bad news everywhere I go!
A plague has now beset us, mega millions laying dead;
Mass murders now are daily, by Monster’s Devil bred!
.
There’s war in many countries, suicide bombers running rife;
Commandeered by evil leaders, no regard for human life!
Half the world suffers starvation, verdant gardens now lay bared;
The result of Global Warming, caused by greed of those don’t care!
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Having witnessed the World at it’s very best, now watching it’s sad demise;
There’s only one thing I look forward to, every morning when I rise!
It’s my “Oenophilic Valve” hard at work, lifting my nadir to a high;
Knowing that I’ll leave the World one day, with a laugh, and not a cry!
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Oenophilic Valve
Depressions panacea
Daily dose needed

 

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Gwendoline

Hi Larry, 
wow I think you have highlighted the dark depressive state these recent times have pushed onto so many. I am certain if we ever get out the other side alive still, that there will be a huge call for more therapists to help pick up the aftermath of mental breakdowns. Loved the play with imagery and words here to describe the need to lean on the bottle more 

Great write and many thanks for sharing :)
Gwen x 

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Larry Ran

My Dear Gwendoline,

I tried to make this poem a juxtaposition of depression and humor, not making light of the catastrophic state of our World.  I totally agree that if we pull through this, the shrinks couches are going to be full twenty-four seven.  Thank you for your insight into my work.

Peace and Love,
Larry xxx

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Larry Ran

My Dear Friend Greg,

Created by wonderful wine.

All my love,
Larry xxx

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Larry Ran

Dear Terry,

One little word, one giant thank you.

Peace and Love,
Larry xxx

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Shirley Rebstock

Oh Larry, I am so glad you messaged me and I squeezed in time to read your poem.  I love it.  God bless you.  So true and amazingly written. 

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Larry Ran

My Dear Shirley,

A toast to your most lovely comment.

Peace and love,
Larry xxx

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