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Butter On the Popcorn

I reckon that everyone makes changes in their life ---
Some are major
                  and others not so big
Some we carefully plan
                  and others just happen
               Some changes are as sudden
                           as a flash of
                                      Lightening
                                           While others take place
                                     slowly with the passing of time
Some changes bring new people -----------
                                               into our lives
                                                        While others 
                                                                 Take those we love
                                                                         Away
Some changes we can see coming
                                While others we must look back
                               To even realize that they happened
Sometimes we make one change ------------------
                                                  And another just seems
                                                         To hop on board
                                                             All by itself
Years ago I made a choice in my life
                                                       To stop
                                               Being a drug addict
                                      And to become a rehabilitating 
                                                      Drug addict
And so many changes ------------
                                  Have taken place
                                                           In my life -------------
Looking back I now realize ---------
                          That I have gone from a person --
                                              Who used to start each day
Wondering  ?????????????????????????
                                Who will I get mine from today
                                               To a Person
                                              Who now ask?
                               I wonder who needs my help today?
And everything else -------------------
                               Is just Butter on the Popcorn

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/15/2009 12:51:00 PM
MJ, What a great work on the importance of gaining control of our lives. Beautifully written. I'm so glad you are a survivor. You might enjoy "Unicorn," because it is about the need to take control of our destinies. (I hope Robin Gass enjoys the dedication. She has inspired me to brevity, and that says a lot because I write novels, too.) Carolyn
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Date: 2/14/2009 9:22:00 AM
this is a wonderful poem. i love it. again your format is priceless. i remember when i was 36 i suddenly made a choice not to work for minimum wage any more and i went back to school. i remember exactly where i was when i make that choice. i was walking up the walk on a easter sunday to my grandmothers' house. thanks for the good read. janetta
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Date: 2/13/2009 6:21:00 AM
love the title- so unexpected !!! great write.thanks for your comments! your're a soulful guy MJ, vik
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Date: 2/12/2009 2:20:00 PM
Michael, this is such a wonderful write. You bring all of it together so beautifully and the title is perfect. Thank you for the stories that you shared with me. They were both so touching. I enjoyed reading them and I'm glad you got your dog back! God bless you always for sharing your gifts with us all! Love, Robin
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Date: 2/12/2009 10:20:00 AM
Thank you for the comments u made on my poems. I'm new to P.S and it meant alot!You are a remarkable poet Michael...I'll be reading more of your work and others.
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Date: 2/6/2009 11:43:00 AM
I love this Michael! Truely shows recovery at work in your life! But I'm biased, I love all you poetry! ::grin:: This is a new form for you and I like the tone, you are blossoming before my eyes! And thank you for comments on my new poem as well, it was brely posted and you commented so quickly! All my love to you and yours as well~Tru
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Date: 2/6/2009 10:27:00 AM
Very interesting, not what I expected from the title which captures my attention even more. Great Job-Monique
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Date: 2/5/2009 8:56:00 PM
I felt this one so strongly inside..Loved the title BTW..*Tyesha
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Date: 2/5/2009 8:55:00 PM
meetings, AA, CA, and NA. He is getting out in a couple of weeks, he's getting his own place.I only hope and pray that he will continue to go to those meetings and stay strong and follow the path which God has chosen for him. I commend you for all you have accomplished, you should be very proud of yourself. He told me he didn't want to bring us into his lifestyle like that, I wish he had, maybe we could have helped him, nonetheless I am grateful for this second chance we have..God Bless*Tyesha
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Date: 2/5/2009 8:50:00 PM
Beautiful read, Your accomplishments shine through so beautifully..It takes a strong person to make the changes you have and overcome so much, I can't imagine what you went through..My family and I had been estranged from my brother for 11 years, he called us yesterday.He is inside the V.A. hospital in Los Angeles County..He said he has been clean and sober for 16 months..I thank God for that.I am so proud of him, he had hit rock bottom but God brought him back as he did you.He now goes to 3 ~
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Date: 2/5/2009 2:31:00 AM
LOVE the title and end line - very vivid, and a great analagy. I agree, you/we have come so far from sadness of losing our mothers tragically, and a wlifetime of torment, to now - beautiful, love, Kristin
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Date: 2/5/2009 12:03:00 AM
Like the stylish presentation of this one Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your ver kind words about my poem
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Date: 2/4/2009 6:32:00 PM
Isn't amazing how we have the capacity to change another person's own life.....?? Only if we recogconize the challenge, and make a conscience decision to be an example, a mentor, or just a friend. Well said, love the sentiment in this poem, my friend. ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 2/4/2009 3:51:00 PM
Excellent one Michael, "Some changes bring new people into our live while others take those we love away." This is a great stanza. This one is going in my fav's...Raul
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Date: 2/4/2009 1:18:00 PM
A poem that alot of people sadly can relate, I wasn't a drug addit just a alcoholic, used to be a drunk, but now have the papers to prove it, so now I am an alcoholic. Not at all making fun just my way to cope with me, now have a son in rehab, so no it is no joke. Well written poem, very origional, thanks for sharring. JudyRiley PS now I have to go buy some popcorn too.
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Date: 2/4/2009 1:06:00 PM
Michael, you have been touched by an angel....you had much work to do, and God sent a very special angel to guide you so you could be , and do work for Him.... I love this poem, and I am blessed to have you as a friend....always, Christy
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Date: 2/4/2009 12:19:00 PM
Terrific poem..I love the title..it really fits. You should be so proud o what you have achieved. BG
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Date: 2/4/2009 12:02:00 PM
Wow - you did such a wonderful free verse here! Your story is one that should give you great pride, as it showers inspiration on all of us who read it. Not many can climb above and beyond the 'normal' person, but you have, because you are! No stopping you now! So enjoy that popcorn and add some extra butter! Beautiful write. Love, Shar
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Date: 2/4/2009 10:29:00 AM
Michael, you have so much to be proud of, the choices you made at a younger age led to the choices you made when older. I love how you now start your days. An amazing write. Michael
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