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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 December 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM Michael, a wonderful win,, stopping by to say goodbye and to wish you a happy new year... always~ LINDA

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 4, 2009 at 4:36 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. February 17, 2009 at 7:44 AM wow... surely touching!! ~ Arany

Donna Golden January 29, 2009 at 10:58 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 December 10, 2008 at 3:46 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 November 24, 2008 at 8:39 AM MY , oh My , and you won them all back ....A brave , honest presentation ..... Write onnnnn , Michael ..

John Heck November 23, 2008 at 4:12 AM Michael - Congratulations on your WIN in Kristin's contest! Have a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving. Peace always, John

Juliane Thomas November 19, 2008 at 12:51 PM Congratulations on your win in Kristen's contest! Great list poem!

Carrie Richards November 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM Well done, Michael. Many congratulations neighbor on your win for Kristin's contest! ~ Carrie

Joyce Johnson November 18, 2008 at 8:15 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 November 18, 2008 at 5:05 AM Warmest congrats dearest Michael on your well deserved win in Kristin's contest! Love, Shar

Chitra Lakhera November 18, 2008 at 3:58 AM An honest piece of powerful poetry Michael. Teaching a lot. Congratulations on your well deserved success. Love and blessings, Chitra

Brian Strand November 18, 2008 at 3:17 AM Congrats on your desrved success in Kristin list contesa Michael.Rgds Brian

Kristin Reynolds November 18, 2008 at 2:48 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 November 17, 2008 at 7:36 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 November 11, 2008 at 8:46 AM What a LESSON in this poem. Thank you Michael, for your comments on my poetry. Patricia

Chitra Lakhera November 9, 2008 at 3:02 AM Hello Michael, this one was very powerful. I love your courage. Blessings, Chitra

Jack Kenny November 8, 2008 at 11:38 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 November 8, 2008 at 11:36 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 November 7, 2008 at 5:31 PM sweet! Only addiction is good for is that you found the Lord. Now that he would approve of. best regards, Lena

Diane Christian November 7, 2008 at 8:07 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 November 6, 2008 at 11:43 AM a very moving piece of poetry Michael and so warm written by a man with a tender heart.

Mc Mc November 6, 2008 at 6:55 AM Awe God bless and love the humbleness and style!! Good eye!!

Brian Strand November 5, 2008 at 11:57 PM Best wishes with this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my sporting ps.

Constance La France November 5, 2008 at 6:00 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

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