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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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 7/19/2018 8:50:00 PM
...it is always 3AM in the heart of those waiting....it takes time to rebuild those burned bridges.
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 7/19/2018 9:38:00 PM
Right!
Date: 5/2/2018 2:31:00 PM
From where do you draw your strength? It takes courage to face the unknown and the uncontrollable..bbn
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Date: 1/4/2018 2:37:00 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
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 1/4/2018 4:30:00 PM
Yup I doubt I'll ever stop worrying completely!
Date: 8/19/2017 10:02:00 PM
Cool.
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 1/4/2018 4:31:00 PM
Thx for reading
Date: 8/17/2017 7:30:00 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!
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Date: 8/17/2017 3:16:00 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.
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Date: 8/17/2017 10:53:00 AM
Nice expression of fear for a loved one. Hope your fear was unfounded.
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Date: 7/31/2017 4:49:00 PM
I know a few others who are like this... Well written..
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 8/1/2017 3:29:00 AM
Thanks S O, and sadly it's becoming more the norm to personally know someone that's struggling.
Date: 7/29/2017 8:30:00 AM
Great poem about the worry one feels for a loved one Gayle; hope he finally came home~Che :)
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Date: 7/27/2017 8:42:00 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!
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Gayle Rodd
Date: 7/27/2017 8:47:00 AM
Thank you so much Russell. I appreciate you takin' the time to read 'em . :)

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