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The Road To Sobriety

As I crawl upon a sober Road.
A friend lends a hand, and many stories are told

so many people like me that have chosen life 
Chosen to be free 

Addiction is a Family Curse that does not discriminate
cares not about your race, or how much money do you make 
 this Demon only turns once was loved , into something it can devastate 

It is there you learn how to suppress all fear and pain
there to hold you down, taking lives , taking names with nothing to gain

As I crawl upon the road, it is Dark, it is cold, it is so hard to see
It's only then I realize there is so many like me 
Nothing is easy as you face yourself, we all are broken
so much you should have, could have, all words unspoken

to walk upon this road takes courage, takes strength
living life without being Anesthetized , living so openly criticized

"It works if you work it "   all the clichés you dislike 
They really do work , so listen and you will not have to ride a bike

So many times you can Fall, you'll know what to do , and whom to call
Out of the Darkness A friend helps you stand, a good cup of coffee with number in hand.
there to help you , there to lift you up,  there to help you stand.
You must share in all honesty, then you will be driven to start over with Integrity.

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Dan Kearley

Date: 9/29/2013 1:51:00 PM

Tis a long road on which we walk... You stand not alone. :o)

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/29/2013 2:07:00 PM

Well Thank-you ..I try to know Bill W. I used to secretary meetings for almost 2 years . Everything is better sober , yet. We always wish for that merlot~

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 8/23/2013 7:04:00 AM

As a struggling and recovering addict, your subject matter really hit home for me. Very well described and composed; I can see why you won. Kudos for writing and sharing such a thoughtful, emotional piece :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/29/2013 2:08:00 PM

Well Thank-you my New Friend ? I just ran into this again ..this time reading love ~~ That is awesome . I Believe you are extremely talented , Yvette

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/23/2013 7:05:00 AM

Thank-you , your words are like reading something in the past , well done.

Skat A

Date: 8/1/2013 11:08:00 PM

this is a nice win...SKAT

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/2/2013 12:42:00 AM

Thank-you ! I realized today I won ! That is very flattering to be amongst such talent .. I love to write and found a home , but also love to read all your poems to ~ Can I enter my poems in more then one contest ? or is is one poem in one contest ?

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/1/2013 10:04:00 PM

Yvette, congratulations in Susan's "Worst Morning After..." contest. take care. xox~ LINDA

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/2/2013 12:45:00 AM

Thank-you very much ! I of course should have titled it as such , I wrote that a long time ago when I was getting sober ..and yet it hangs up in some meeting house somewhere ! I had to remember my writing !Now I found a place to keep writing , and to win is a Honor amongst all you.

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 8/1/2013 7:35:00 AM

Wow, Yvette a very strong message wrapped in the arms of a deep poem... You're so good.. Love, MC

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/2/2013 12:43:00 AM

Thank-you to a wonderful poet I like too~