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Addiction began as recreational adventure Meandered into misdemeanor or slow suicide Incorrectly blamed substance as offender Neither love nor deep down agony contender Sickness of mind, body and soul collide Many experience a moment of clarification Or honest evaluation enough to recover on Relapse a symptom not a failure situation Willingness is a key recovery indication Sweet surrender - paradoxical phenomenon Apr 19, 2018 Rhyme Time 2 Contest By Laura Loo Theme - Sweet Surrender - Two Stanzas Rhyme - ABAAB CDCCD Second Place

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Eve Roper

Date: 4/25/2018 9:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Susan, wonderful poem ..Hugs Eve ~`*

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you!

John Gondolf

Date: 4/25/2018 8:00:00 AM

Susan, congrats on your win. John

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you!

James Inman

Date: 4/25/2018 6:45:00 AM

A very deep and and seemingly personal write Susan. It is a shame what we sometimes have to put ourselves through before we discover how strong and exceptional we are. Sadly, some of us never learn. I have a close relative who is a great person but dying from smoking and alcoholism.

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 10:45:00 PM

Thank you! Yes very sad. Will pray. If it was just about learning our lesson would be many many more recovering.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 4/25/2018 2:39:00 AM

Congratulations, Susan on your great win. Great message.

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 5:39:00 AM

Thanks so much.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2018 8:32:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 5:39:00 AM

Thanks Line!

Mick Talbot

Date: 4/24/2018 5:54:00 PM

How lucky am I, only ever had one addiction, still have, my wife. Take care Susan. Congratulations on your second place, Mick

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/25/2018 5:38:00 AM

Awww that sounds like a sweet addiction. Thank you Mick.

Lu Loo

Date: 4/24/2018 9:01:00 AM

I suffered from addiction for many years. Gratefully, I have been sober over 9 years now and couldn't be happier...great poem sweet Susan :) congratulations and thank you ;) -luloo

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/24/2018 12:58:00 PM

Thank you! I am honored by 2nd place. Congratulations on your 9+ yrs sobriety too. My date is Dec 17, 1995 by God's grace and a day at a time... :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/22/2018 6:43:00 PM

Intriguing rhyming in the second stanza, in concert with the message. Best of luck in the contest! :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/23/2018 11:05:00 PM

Thanks.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/21/2018 2:54:00 PM

Love your sweet surrender, to something far better and less addictive than alcohol. Some walk away gradually and I've known some who quit cold turkey and never regressed. Good piece, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/22/2018 12:14:00 PM

Thank you! Yes some surely do. Many do with help from others.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/20/2018 7:04:00 AM

I agree with the sentiments in your poem..the second stanza is great..best for a win, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/20/2018 11:18:00 AM

Thanks. Appreciate your input.

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/20/2018 4:44:00 AM

Some roads are to be avoided at all cost...once walked price keeps going up...'til life is the payment...a walk back is like the cross... Nice one...

Susan Gentry
Date: 4/20/2018 11:18:00 AM

Thanks Arturo! Always enjoy your comments.