Try Not To Judge

Come take my hand,
don't turn away,
try not to judge,
I just lost my way.
My journey began,
trying to be cool,
following friends,
who were lost too.
Deeper, and deeper,
into the fire,
without a net,
walking on high wires.
Everything lost,
my family, and faith,
dwelling in misery,
in the hell I made.
Beyond this grave,
I see a light,
oh so faint,
but a wonderful sight.
Positive I must be,
if I am to survive,
does anyone care,
if I am alive?
Alone, and crying,
I clench my fist,
how could I allow,
a tragedy like this?
A new beginning,
someone does care,
help is coming,
from the light somewhere.
A hand I see,
is reaching for me,
please heal me Lord,
from this addicts need.

A prayer for my son..his journey to recovery is about to begin... please pray for him...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 8/15/2008 10:23:00 PM
Christy, this is so real and so much of an example of what a mothers' love is about. He, as well as yourself, is going to be fine. Knowing the both of you as I do, I know all goodness will be coming about you real soon. God has heard your prayers, as we both knew he would. You need to summit this poem in many directions, ...it needs to be sharred by many. Ceecee
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Date: 8/13/2008 9:32:00 PM
Christy - You know how I feel and where my heart is - Recovery is the most important part of an addicts life just look at what it did for me - I do hope it does the same for your son - Know that I'll help in anyway I possibly can - Stay Strong and God Bless
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Date: 8/13/2008 3:52:00 PM
Christy you and your family are always in our prayers. It may be hard but this may be the way for your son to turn his life around, I pray he gets all the help he needs. I also pray for God to give you almighty strength, Ron
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Date: 8/13/2008 3:49:00 PM
As a mother with children who have problems of their own, I can relate only too well. You and your son are in my prayers. You are always close to my heart Christy. Hang in there. Love you, Shar
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Date: 8/13/2008 2:08:00 PM
We wish you hope and trust, and better days, Christy. God Bless....Carrie
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Date: 8/13/2008 1:15:00 PM
Christy , we all wish you and your boy well.... There are no judge/jury members here , just writers who offer support and encouragement ... So write onnnn.....We're all here together...
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Date: 8/13/2008 12:04:00 PM
If any one writes from the heart it's you. This was a very touching, warm, heartfelt piece of poetry, enjoyed it. Thank you for reading my Yesterday's Sorrow and for your wonderful comment
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