Just To Be Alive-The Journey Begins Contest
The Journey Begins Contest
Sponsor: Matt Caliri
My transit began not too long ago,
My life had headed in directions,
So unclear, even to my own liking,
As my daily life of bombshells explode,
I ran in short distances,
Driving further away from consistency,
My direction changed that night.
I fell in love with the fire,
I had to burn,
In order to feel,
Something...anything...
Choices made from self pity,
Actions portrayed from insecurity,
And I bled...
...just to be alive.
See, that is only one part of my journey.
My life survived by making wise modifications,
My chains broke in March 2009,
And since then I have been determined,
To allow myself a fresh start,
Full of healthy mental images,
Getting drunk on happy moderation,
No mind altering chemicals would save me,
All the excess was swallowed whole,
This journey I have allowed myself to walk,
Brought me secure safety,
My conscience is finally free,
All my pain towards others,
And anguish inside my insanity,
Broke in a million of tiny pieces,
This new way of life is a gift,
Blessed with precious jewels,
Allowing surrender granted for my soul.
Now I have dreams,
Real dreams..
With real connections granted,
All my lessin's,
Turned into blessin's,
Now I sleep.
Now I care.
Now I live.
I am living my road less traveled,
I needed my wheels in motion,
In order to keep a journey so free,
By staying strong and being grateful...
...just to be alive.
Written By: Laura Urbaniak
Date: November 13, 2015
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