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My 37th Anniversary

MY 37TH ANNIVERSARY After years of inebriation My life was just a mirage My friends had lost all favor Communication was all nonverbal The smiles were no longer dulcet My diligence to be a model employee Had become a delicate affair The allure of a promotion vanished My life had become unmanageable Then, I hit a pivot point I finally came to my senses Like the Prodigal Son of Scripture Who returned home to his father I returned to my Heavenly Father And now live a life of serenity On January eleventh 1982 I lost my desire for alcoholic brew I now have the consolation Of living my life anew 23 February 2019 For the contest sponsored by Michelle Faulkner

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Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 2/26/2019 3:54:00 AM

Bravo for overcoming an handicap like that, the change at the end is quite a relief. Enjoyed reading it, Curtis.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/16/2019 7:18:00 AM

Sheri, thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poem. This is our first "meeting" and I am so remiss in letting you know how much I appreciate your support. God Bless you!

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/25/2019 10:46:00 PM

Bravo on so many levels, Curtis. Congrats on your well deserved win.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 2/25/2019 11:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line! I am so pleased to hear from you. You have been so supportive and encouraging to me and I appreciate it. Blessings on you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2019 2:45:00 PM

wow, I am glad you got rid of that vile addiction (my son can't shake his). I love this poem. Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/24/2019 3:52:00 AM

wow Curtis I am so so glad you wrote this brutally honest poem as it is proof that people can overcome addiction. I can see how your life has changed since you beat the bottle and hope you read your poem to your groups and inspire them to give up alcohol - this poem should be shared around the world it is one of hope. :-) hugs Jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 2/24/2019 4:46:00 AM

Thank you, Jan! You are so kind and thoughtful. I wish I had more friends like you. I will be praying for you, your hubby, and your Mum today as I go as the guest speaker at two local churches.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/24/2019 1:31:00 AM

This took courage to share your story, alcoholism runs in my family, so I know it isn't easy, congratulations on both the contest and your sobriety-

Curtis Moorman
Date: 2/24/2019 1:42:00 AM

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your family secret, sponsoring the contest, and for selecting my poem as a winning entry. Just for information, I now teach at 4 treatment centers telling others how they too can achieve sobriety and serenity. I am in my 11th year as training coach for our local Celebrate Recovery chapter.