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Butter On the Popcorn

I reckon that everyone makes changes in their life --- Some are major and others not so big Some we carefully plan and others just happen Some changes are as sudden as a flash of Lightening While others take place slowly with the passing of time Some changes bring new people ----------- into our lives While others Take those we love Away Some changes we can see coming While others we must look back To even realize that they happened Sometimes we make one change ------------------ And another just seems To hop on board All by itself Years ago I made a choice in my life To stop Being a drug addict And to become a rehabilitating Drug addict And so many changes ------------ Have taken place In my life ------------- Looking back I now realize --------- That I have gone from a person -- Who used to start each day Wondering ????????????????????????? Who will I get mine from today To a Person Who now ask? I wonder who needs my help today? And everything else ------------------- Is just Butter on the Popcorn

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/15/2009 12:51:00 PM

MJ, What a great work on the importance of gaining control of our lives. Beautifully written. I'm so glad you are a survivor. You might enjoy "Unicorn," because it is about the need to take control of our destinies. (I hope Robin Gass enjoys the dedication. She has inspired me to brevity, and that says a lot because I write novels, too.) Carolyn

Janetta Harrington

Date: 2/14/2009 9:22:00 AM

this is a wonderful poem. i love it. again your format is priceless. i remember when i was 36 i suddenly made a choice not to work for minimum wage any more and i went back to school. i remember exactly where i was when i make that choice. i was walking up the walk on a easter sunday to my grandmothers' house. thanks for the good read. janetta

Vikki Coram

Date: 2/13/2009 6:21:00 AM

love the title- so unexpected !!! great write.thanks for your comments! your're a soulful guy MJ, vik

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/12/2009 2:20:00 PM

Michael, this is such a wonderful write. You bring all of it together so beautifully and the title is perfect. Thank you for the stories that you shared with me. They were both so touching. I enjoyed reading them and I'm glad you got your dog back! God bless you always for sharing your gifts with us all! Love, Robin

Merisha Beckles

Date: 2/12/2009 10:20:00 AM

Thank you for the comments u made on my poems. I'm new to P.S and it meant alot!You are a remarkable poet Michael...I'll be reading more of your work and others.

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 2/6/2009 11:43:00 AM

I love this Michael! Truely shows recovery at work in your life! But I'm biased, I love all you poetry! ::grin:: This is a new form for you and I like the tone, you are blossoming before my eyes! And thank you for comments on my new poem as well, it was brely posted and you commented so quickly! All my love to you and yours as well~Tru

Monique Davis

Date: 2/6/2009 10:27:00 AM

Very interesting, not what I expected from the title which captures my attention even more. Great Job-Monique

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 2/5/2009 8:56:00 PM

I felt this one so strongly inside..Loved the title BTW..*Tyesha

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 2/5/2009 8:55:00 PM

meetings, AA, CA, and NA. He is getting out in a couple of weeks, he's getting his own place.I only hope and pray that he will continue to go to those meetings and stay strong and follow the path which God has chosen for him. I commend you for all you have accomplished, you should be very proud of yourself. He told me he didn't want to bring us into his lifestyle like that, I wish he had, maybe we could have helped him, nonetheless I am grateful for this second chance we have..God Bless*Tyesha

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 2/5/2009 8:50:00 PM

Beautiful read, Your accomplishments shine through so beautifully..It takes a strong person to make the changes you have and overcome so much, I can't imagine what you went through..My family and I had been estranged from my brother for 11 years, he called us yesterday.He is inside the V.A. hospital in Los Angeles County..He said he has been clean and sober for 16 months..I thank God for that.I am so proud of him, he had hit rock bottom but God brought him back as he did you.He now goes to 3 ~

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 2/5/2009 2:31:00 AM

LOVE the title and end line - very vivid, and a great analagy. I agree, you/we have come so far from sadness of losing our mothers tragically, and a wlifetime of torment, to now - beautiful, love, Kristin

Brian Strand

Date: 2/5/2009 12:03:00 AM

Like the stylish presentation of this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your ver kind words about my poem

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/4/2009 6:32:00 PM

Isn't amazing how we have the capacity to change another person's own life.....?? Only if we recogconize the challenge, and make a conscience decision to be an example, a mentor, or just a friend. Well said, love the sentiment in this poem, my friend. ~ Love, Carrie

Raul Moreno

Date: 2/4/2009 3:51:00 PM

Excellent one Michael, "Some changes bring new people into our live while others take those we love away." This is a great stanza. This one is going in my fav's...Raul

Judy Riley

Date: 2/4/2009 1:18:00 PM

A poem that alot of people sadly can relate, I wasn't a drug addit just a alcoholic, used to be a drunk, but now have the papers to prove it, so now I am an alcoholic. Not at all making fun just my way to cope with me, now have a son in rehab, so no it is no joke. Well written poem, very origional, thanks for sharring. JudyRiley PS now I have to go buy some popcorn too.

Christy Hardy

Date: 2/4/2009 1:06:00 PM

Michael, you have been touched by an angel....you had much work to do, and God sent a very special angel to guide you so you could be , and do work for Him.... I love this poem, and I am blessed to have you as a friend....always, Christy

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/4/2009 12:19:00 PM

Terrific poem..I love the title..it really fits. You should be so proud o what you have achieved. BG

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/4/2009 12:02:00 PM

Wow - you did such a wonderful free verse here! Your story is one that should give you great pride, as it showers inspiration on all of us who read it. Not many can climb above and beyond the 'normal' person, but you have, because you are! No stopping you now! So enjoy that popcorn and add some extra butter! Beautiful write. Love, Shar

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 2/4/2009 10:29:00 AM

Michael, you have so much to be proud of, the choices you made at a younger age led to the choices you made when older. I love how you now start your days. An amazing write. Michael