Where Can I Hide

I wrote this poem for my daughter who struggled for years with addictions. She has been sober for 3 years now...living her life... one day at a time. This is for all those who suffer with addictions. May you be blessed and walk in peace, love and light.. Anne _________________________________________________________________________ WHERE CAN I HIDE Where do I go- where can I hide? There’s so much fear and pain inside The secrets I keep- they’re killing my soul I truly can’t allow anyone to know I can’t allow anyone to see Can’t allow myself to be me The chance of betrayal causes so much fear I’m afraid to allow anyone to near So, where can I go How much longer can I hide? If I confess my secrets… Will I be judged and tried? I have so much guilt My heart’s full of pain There’s so much to lose… Yet so much to gain Lord where do I go How much longer can I hide? There is so much shame… So many times I’ve tried It’s tough on my spirit It’s so hard on my pride I’m so tired of acting I’m so tired of my lies I’ve found rejection- by myself and others I’ve been lost and betrayed My heart is so weary My nerves are so frayed NO… I will fight this war I’ll fight to be free I’ll never give up… Because... This addiction is not me!