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Addiction Took

The things addiction took from me My Lord My family My goals My career My friends My self- esteem My self- respect My pride My compassion My mind My heart My soul My freedom & My health Addiction took everything from me I thank you Lord for another day clean Written for Kristin's 20 lines or less "List Poetry contest".

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/28/2012 9:25:00 PM

Michael, a wonderful win,, stopping by to say goodbye and to wish you a happy new year... always~ LINDA

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 4/4/2009 4:36:00 PM

Congratulations on two accounts, your list and you success at being clean. I am happy for you about both. God Bless you.

Arany P.

Date: 2/17/2009 7:44:00 AM

wow... surely touching!! ~ Arany

Donna Golden

Date: 1/29/2009 10:58:00 PM

Another fantastic write, Michael. This form would seem easy, but it takes a lot to bare this part of your soul for all to see. Kudos, my friend! And, congratulations for five years!! Donna G.

Elaine George

Date: 12/10/2008 3:46:00 AM

My dear Michael, this is such a powerful message delivered point blank. Anyone reading it knows without-a-doubt it is the truth. God bless you! for writing it and for having the courage to re-claim what is rightfully yours - all of the things that addiction took for you. You are a Prince. Love, Lainie

Sean Kelly

Date: 11/24/2008 8:39:00 AM

MY , oh My , and you won them all back ....A brave , honest presentation ..... Write onnnnn , Michael ..

John Heck

Date: 11/23/2008 4:12:00 AM

Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Kristin's contest! Have a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving. Peace always, John

Juliane Thomas

Date: 11/19/2008 12:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Kristen's contest! Great list poem!

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/19/2008 12:44:00 PM

Well done, Michael. Many congratulations neighbor on your win for Kristin's contest! ~ Carrie

Joyce Johnson

Date: 11/18/2008 8:15:00 AM

Congratulaltions to you Michael on your very worthy poem and your win in the List contest. An impressive list indeed. Thank you for your comment on my entry. Love, Joyce

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/18/2008 5:05:00 AM

Warmest congrats dearest Michael on your well deserved win in Kristin's contest! Love, Shar

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/18/2008 3:58:00 AM

An honest piece of powerful poetry Michael. Teaching a lot. Congratulations on your well deserved success. Love and blessings, Chitra

Brian Strand

Date: 11/18/2008 3:17:00 AM

Congrats on your desrved success in Kristin list contesa Michael.Rgds Brian

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/18/2008 2:48:00 AM

Thank goodness that nobody or nothing can take away the spark of renewal - excellent poem here, Michael, excellent and open as you are. loved this one, congrats, love me

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/17/2008 7:36:00 PM

This is such an important list. Dont know how I missed it last week. You are a brave man and this poem should be read in every school in this country(other countries too. )

Patricia Langston-Moran

Date: 11/11/2008 8:46:00 AM

What a LESSON in this poem. Thank you Michael, for your comments on my poetry. Patricia

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/9/2008 3:02:00 AM

Hello Michael, this one was very powerful. I love your courage. Blessings, Chitra

Jack Kenny

Date: 11/8/2008 11:38:00 AM

Sorry I didn't get back to anyone sooner, I just didn't know How to send messages on to other poets. Jack

Jack Kenny

Date: 11/8/2008 11:36:00 AM

Hello Michael, I was in a similar situation with addiction many, many years ago. I wrote a poem regarding the addictive ride. I really like your poem because it gets to the heart of what addiction does to us all. Best Wishes, continue your good writing, hope to see more. Jack

Lena W

Date: 11/7/2008 5:31:00 PM

sweet! Only addiction is good for is that you found the Lord. Now that he would approve of. best regards, Lena

Diane Christian

Date: 11/7/2008 8:07:00 AM

wow this is a powerful poem, it is a great write without God we have no life no future, no hope no nothing but with God we have eevrything, the Lord gives and the Lord takes away blessed be the name of the Lord, the Lord will give all theese things back and so much more just like he did for job, God bless you from diane

James Foulk

Date: 11/6/2008 11:43:00 AM

a very moving piece of poetry Michael and so warm written by a man with a tender heart.

Mc Mc

Date: 11/6/2008 6:55:00 AM

Awe God bless and love the humbleness and style!! Good eye!!

Brian Strand

Date: 11/5/2008 11:57:00 PM

Best wishes with this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my sporting ps.

Constance La France

Date: 11/5/2008 6:00:00 PM

Michael Jordon... if this does not win in the contest.. I would be very surprised... its gripping and powerful.. the honesty is breathtaking... thank you for your comments on my list poem Treasures...Constance