* I wrote this in treatment.
N.A.
the first day I didn't know what to expect
all that was certain is I was an addict...like the rest
bound by shame yet the court provided
a stepping stone that became my guide
was I really just like you
in denial once but now I knew
that drugs have only weighed me down
and have left my future on shaky ground
these people seemed so free to share
they weren’t embarrassed of the mistakes they bared
for they actually cared enough to listen
and never judged when we felt like bitching
realities hard for us all to face
each painful memory we often re-trace
to figure out what brought us here
as we proudly learn to over-come our fears
tears are shed because we're healing
it's a healthy way to share our feelings
a support group we found in each other
has helped us on the path to recover
persuaded by people from our past
by those who still wear the addict mask
to reap the seeds that we once sowed
but stronger we are now to just say no
your faith reminds your disease
that you no longer crave its needs
life has become much more than drugs
found in family, friends and love
prone to relapse, we've all been there
these are the traits we all will share
if you feel like you can't fight the monster
call and find comfort in your sponsor
try not to dwell or focus on your past
for we can not change our taken paths
just for today concentrate on the now
because tomorrow might not always be around
some of these choices we are forced to make
when they no longer apply, we forget what's
at stake
in the end it's only you , your decisions will hurt
so are drugs more important than what your
freedom is worth?
are you strong enough to prevent relapse
because each time it's harder to come back
even though life loves to bring us down
drugs are not the answer, a fact I’ve found
expectations have slowly worn us thin
on a path where we constantly start over again
living each day in recovery clean
is a battle yet a blessing we strive to achieve
Copyright (C) Angel Campbell
One day at a time, girl. Nice write.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelia .. I agree
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