To Take The Steps

w c

To Take The Steps

 

On a day long ago

I took my first steps

They were the direction I should go

And filled me with hopefulness

 

I tried to stay at a steady pace

And always be moving forward

And be aware every day

That my drinking was a disorder

 

The path I chose to walk

Was suggested one day to me

And with my higher power I talked

And enjoyed some sobriety

 

There were only 12 steps

Though the journey was never done

As when I reached number 12

I started back at number 1

 

I still enjoy the journey

With sobriety in my life

And walk I continue to do

With my higher power at my side

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 10th, 2018 00:10
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Comments4

  • onepauly

    that is wonderful, your higher power at your side. I also joined AA when I was younger. for about 3 months. I left though, and do not regret it. it may seem doubtful to you and some of the others in the group. but I managed. lots of times it was death warmed over, as I was at 2, 30 packs a week for about 15 years. there were lots of years of complete sobriety. but I guess ill always be a loner. now I have a six pack every Tuesday, and 2 six packs every Friday to take me through the weekend. with or without this. I am in paradise. without an excuse.

    peace be with you.

    • w c

      I've been sober for many years now, but i still sometimes crave a six-pack or two. I have learned a lot about myself and hope that with a higher power i can continue to stay sober. I do not attend meetings like i used to, but i am still convinced that me and alcohol do not mix. I miss the comradeship with the alcoholics of my early sober years. I must say that i have been a little disillusioned about the program of late and can now recognize some of the drama that goes with meetings. One day at a time my friend.

      • onepauly

        One day at a time.

      • Goldfinch60

        Our daughter has been there and is just coming up to her second year alcohol free. She often talks to me of the 12 steps and how very important the first step is.

        • w c

          Best wishes for your daughter. Sounds like she may have seen the light.

        • orchidee

          A fine write w c. I know a 12 step programme to learn how to sing- I've done it hundreds of times, but failed every time. Strange that!heehee.

          • w c

            Thanks, orchidee. I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket!

          • MaggieF

            Great positive poem and going from step 12 back to step 1 reminds me of the circle of life. Fighting anything in life keeps you strong and in the moment..Enjoyed. Maggie

            • w c

              Thanks, Maggie. For some, each step is worked in sequence with no jumping around or going back to a previous one. For most, however, there are 'slips' and one must again practice step 1 which is to admit that one is powerless over alcohol. To me, working the steps means just that- working previous steps as needed. At some point one can practice step 12 we no further need to go back to step 1 or any other step.



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