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Forts and Castles Poetry Contest- Sponsor Craig Cornish

For So Much Did I Have To Lose

Oh, how I remember my teenage years, 
smoking pot and drinking beers 
My friends and I built forts in the forest 
We'd see who could skip a stone the farthest 
on the lake, where we'd fish all day, till dark 
Boozing up- keg bash parties; in the park 
No wonder why I've had an urge for wine 
Seems back then I've crossed the line
I've made sandcastles out of puddy mud 
But they've been washed out from the cruddy flood 
I should have known that my spiked blood 
Come 'eth from wine- or too much, bud  
Oh, how I remember my teenage years 
As I sit and think with tired tears 
I've gained control of my life by quitting booze 
For so much did I have to lose 
I gave up on beer, and I kicked the pot 
And I thank the lord for the things I've got 
No wonder why I've been misunderstood 
My teenage years were not so good
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I appreciate your sharing 'your story'...takes great strength and faith to do what you did. well penned!
Jones Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
An engaging read. Love that you lived life and shared with us! Great write!
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