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A Sober Limerick

I only drank one year, a while
I vastly prefer self-denial
Didn't like myself more
Back when dates *tried* to score
Now I've let them go, with a smile :)

Never got totally wasted
(Well, didn't like how it tasted)
Just pressured socially
So tried it, just to see
I confess feeling... disgrace-d

Drinks didn't bring out the Real Me
By NOT drinking I feel more... free! :)
A party-er --I'm not
I'd rather maintain Thought
A sober, clear mind is the key

Had to be socially distant
Even lost friends in an instant
When I chose to give up
Alcohol in my cup
Making my firm "No" consistent

I am sweet enough as it is
Without a dose of champagne's fizz
Ix-nay gentleman-tease
Don't gotta people-please
In order to please Him/ Be His

I am still a work in progress
Improving, I think, more or less
Haven't drank -- 20 years!
--Cuz it just interferes--
With the Faith, Hope, Love I profess

Do I miss drinking? -- not a bit
(Never enjoyed it, I admit)
For purity, I strive
Don't wanna drink and drive
Now to "have fun" I'd rather knit

Don't care if folks think I'm old school
For following the Temperance rule
Drinks brought joy-- not a lick
Only made my soul sick
Peer pressure is UN-COOL! :O

Un-hard lemonade is my fave
With fruit smoothies, too, I behave
Water keeps a good girl
With no desire to hurl
But-- the need to be brave

I found a group where I fit in
(Abstinence Association).*
"Heroic Offering"
is a good daily thing
Gives purpose while I avoid sin

Part of my true character traits
Is belief that True Joy awaits
Since I trust in Jesus
I know Heaven sees us
I'm inspired by the saints -- the greats

Can't say I'm perfect -- not at all!
And if you say I am -- I'd "lol!"
Character defects? Yes.
But NOT drinking in stress
Keeps my life's problems small





May 5, 2023
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*Dedicated to the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart
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Contest Name: Character traits
Sponsored by Angela Tune
Deadline:	5/19/2023 12:00:00 AM

Copyright © Michelle Smith | Year Posted 2023

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Edward Wraith Date: 4/6/2024 9:03:00 AM Such a sobering tale to behold. I’ve ventured to seek solace at the bottom of countless bottles, yet answers continue to elude me. Nevertheless, I persist in my quest. Setting jest aside, I extend heartfelt congratulations on your sobriety. It is no small accomplishment and one deserving of immense pride. Login to Reply Michelle Smith Date: 4/6/2024 1:41:00 PM Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; 6 In all your ways be mindful of Him, and He will make straight your paths... 8 This will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones..." Michelle Smith Date: 4/6/2024 1:36:00 PM Thanks, Edward. :) I can't take too much credit... drinking has never attracted me very much so resistance is simpler than giving in; the biggest challenge has been in the explanation, hence this silly poem. More than that, God has just been so good to me, I can't even begin to express how kind and forgiving. Anywho, I'll think of your quest in my daily prayer... hope it starts to help you a smidgen a day, to keep despair away... :D

Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2023 3:58:00 AM WOW what a journey - I can imagine how hard it must be to give up drinking and so be it if one loses friends - they are the losers in the end, shows such strength of character to give up any form of addiction and to remain free. absolutely love this string of sobering limericks:-) hugs Jan xx i have a fun limerick collaboration going - feel free to join in Michelle xx Login to Reply Michelle Smith Date: 5/6/2023 3:15:00 PM Thank you, Jan Allison :)