Gayle Rodd Poet Rhyme

Relapse

My radar goes up when you don’t come home
You’ve left me sitting here all alone
I want to cry but the tears don’t come
The wheels in my mind are turning
I shout down the doubt that I have in my head
I should be asleep but I sit here instead
Waiting for word that you’re doing okay
I’m not onto you but I’m learning
I’m holding my breath as I sit here tonight
Stress has become a big part of my life
How do I know that you’re doin’ alright
And the choices you've made are discerning?
Disproving a relapse will be up to you
And like it or not there’s a lot left to do
Whatever the cost I’m counting on you
And hoping you’ll soon be returning.

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John Lawless July 19, 2018 at 8:50 PM ...it is always 3AM in the heart of those waiting....it takes time to rebuild those burned bridges. Gayle Rodd July 19, 2018 at 9:38 PM Right!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian May 2, 2018 at 2:31 PM From where do you draw your strength? It takes courage to face the unknown and the uncontrollable..bbn

Paul Callus January 4, 2018 at 2:37 PM Worrying about our beloved ones is understandable, Gayle, be it drinking, drugs, health, or bad company. Fearing a relapse is always on one's mind. ~ Regards // paul Gayle Rodd January 4, 2018 at 4:30 PM Yup I doubt I'll ever stop worrying completely!

Ronald A. Williams August 19, 2017 at 10:02 PM Cool. Gayle Rodd January 4, 2018 at 4:31 PM Thx for reading

Karen Croft August 17, 2017 at 7:30 PM thank you for commenting on my poem drugs. I too can relate to this . so many deaths in our area of Ohio it's terrible. Even had an employee od at our warehouse!

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 17, 2017 at 3:16 PM Tough write, but heartfelt love, Gayle. Being that I'm an urban dweller, this sad reality is seen too often. You expressed the emotions w/grace, depth and truth. Pure poetry. A fave for sure. Love and joy always.

Alfred Berggren August 17, 2017 at 10:53 AM Nice expression of fear for a loved one. Hope your fear was unfounded.

Silent One July 31, 2017 at 4:49 PM I know a few others who are like this... Well written.. Gayle Rodd August 1, 2017 at 3:29 AM Thanks S O, and sadly it's becoming more the norm to personally know someone that's struggling.

Cheryl Hoffman July 29, 2017 at 8:30 AM Great poem about the worry one feels for a loved one Gayle; hope he finally came home~Che :)

Russell Sivey July 27, 2017 at 8:42 AM This is an awesome poem! I truly enjoyed reading it this morning! You have a tremendous ability to keep me grasped into your poem, and your rhyme was very nicely done! Great Work! Gayle Rodd July 27, 2017 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much Russell. I appreciate you takin' the time to read 'em . :)