Sobriety
For years that is all he knew, his world was in a fog
Night after night, it was the same old song
Heavily clouded skies would never go away
Stumbling home, have to sleep with the dog
Just knowing, "They have it all wrong"
He knew that he would show them someday
Then every morning, took five hands to hold his coffee
He knew he was awake, his world began to shake
His other mind told him that he had done it again
Looked in the mirror, "My God, this can't be me"
"I can beat this thing, piece of cake"
"Got to hurry, the liquor store opens at ten"
First day out of rehab, "Home, are you sure this is the right address"
The yesterdays, did not even know how he got there
Remembering when he was drinking, that was when he could really drive
Now seeing the results, "Good God, what a mess"
Know he only got out of there by a prayer
Then his inner voice told him, "Damn wonder you are still alive"
Sleeping with his new mate, that he had known most of his life
The monsters are dead, now dreams instead of nightmares
No more insanity, now he can face reality
Rolled over in bed, smiled and kissed his new wife
They have all been answered, all of his prayers
Thanks you God, for this sobriety
Copyright © Danny Nunn | Year Posted 2009
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