One Year

One year of sobriety I have just gained today now I know it's up to me to not throw it away I know only I can control myself with the help of god and fellowship never again will I abandon myself never another newcomer chip I may have lost some acquaintances but I made many close friends the things I lost were fragile the things I gained last till the end no longer am I trapped in a prison cell I built I'm no longer ashamed of myself I am no longer controlled by guilt surprisingly I trust things now something I never thought I could not only do I have your trust but I thought I never would