An Event That Changed Me

AN EVENT THAT CHANGED ME I checked one morning just to see Had I parked my car and not hit a tree I found it in the carport where it should be No broken headlights and it was dent free The only problem I faced to my chagrin How to remove it from the spot it was in It was not in the position it should have been It was parked sideways, not end to end How I got it in there I haven't a clue I had experienced a blackout from too much brew Now my dilemma was what must I do My mind was racing --- I was in a stew It took thirty minutes to maneuver it out 'Cause a Ford LTD is long and stout You may be wondering what this is about There's a story behind without a doubt It was January eleventh nineteen eighty two My instinct told me what I needed to do Tell my boss it's time I was through Denying my problem with frosted mug brew I now have been sober for thirty six years And a relationship with Christ removed my fears Of losing a career that spanned twenty years And spend my final days crying a lifetime of tears Now I tell others how my life is sublime And how I am living one day at a time How they don't have to spend every single dime On drinking or drugging or committing a crime Come out of denial and freely admit Their life is unmanageable and they are tired of it Accept Christ as Savior, there'll be no regret Eternity will be the best high you can get 27 April 2018 For the contest sponsored by Jamie Pan