A Constant Friend- Potd
I needed, craved, and desired you very much;
I loved the feel of you going down,
Over the years, you were a constant crutch.
With you, I loved to paint the town.
You gave me the courage to speak my mind,
With you, I could escape my harsh reality.
I thought you were real and one of a kind,
But you were an illusion, your specialty.
Why didn't you tell me that you were a fake?
And your whole purpose was to rob and take.
You took my health, family, and my job,
I was left by myself just to sit and sob.
I turned to you because I was hurt and in much pain,
All I wanted was shelter from the pouring rain.
You are no longer a friend in my corner,
If you stayed, I would be visiting the coroner.
Although I am free of your vices today
I struggle, and I am only one DRINK away……..
From RELAPSE and I value my SOBRIETY,
it happens to be a top priority.
I trust in God every day that I don't slip
back into my ADDICTION,
But it is going to take prayer, 12 steps,
a support system, and dedication.
12-22-2020
Contest: Addiction
Sponsor: Rob Levasseur
N/A
Submitted to be N/A 2020
Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Placed 3rd
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