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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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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.
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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!
Date: 2/25/2019 10:46:00 PM
Bravo on so many levels, Curtis. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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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!
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.
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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
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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.
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-
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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.
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