I may go in there one more time but it will just be to give this rhyme
I grew up with a saying that said get some Dutch courage, if not you can always drown your sorrows
For many years alcohol filled my laughter and tears, even though I saw it destroy childhood family affairs
On my 21st birthday I blacked out drunk, unable to remember all the things that I'd done. This was the moment that I recognised and felt the true power of this drug
I don't write it much, maybe this will be my only one. About my choice of medication, to help me deal with social anxiety, anger and depression.
No matter what I've done, how much love and forgiveness is in my heart. For my choice of medication, many will look down on me or not even let me enter their domain.
In honour of this hypocrisy my spirit can not remain, silent of this killer drug that openly celebrates messing up the brain. Waiting for the day that body can no long filter liquid poison, because we are told its our only none illegal option.
For this reason and more, I'll remain in many eyes a drugged up outlaw. But from my view point, I'm am so much better off.
Never to have to listen when drunkenness takes over thoughts, or so wasted unable to walk. Can't control speach volume but worst of all, not feel the rage that it can transform.
I am truly thankful for lifes constant inspirational lessons.
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Poetic Dan (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Last night I was asked to leave the pub as soon as I turned up for an open mic night due to my aroma. I am who I am and always more than happy to keep skipping along. Much peace, rest and respect
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May those inspirational lessons be forever with you - and for all of us. Life is good and you have so much for which to look forward in the very near future - be there as your new self and show your new offspring the light that you have found.
Yes! Today is a great day I have been up from 4.30am and played under the pier with my violin.
Thank you much for always being here my friend, I hope thing are as good as they can be your end. I often send thoughts your way throughout my days.
In my eyes you are a positive man and this write spells it out.
Thank you my friend it was a strange way to end a fantastic day! Never Spoiled though 😉
Loved that video Dan.
Whatever you chose or deny as a palliative or drug you are doing it in full recognition of what it is, what it's for, and why you are doing it. You are a free man and aware of what can happen if it ever became an addiction. Frightening isn't it.
Yes I'm happy to say I could still do with some moderation in place but from experience all can and I can't take incoherent conversations anymore 😉
Thanks for watching and joining I think I'll repost the title for tomorrow but as I did it this morning I just sent with the flow!
As nothing can ever be destroyed, and the fight between good and bad is eternal, with our strength and our need to protect our loved ones, we can forever keep our demons at bay.
Your recognition and your words are your strength, and others will come around too.
Thank you really enjoyed reading your reflection as always, if I'm understood or not I've always gone my way. But it definitely feels better when more like minds are around.
Just a word of caution if I may,
While I strongly believe in the INDIVIDUALS RIGHT, it is EXTREMELY CRITICAL, that our way is not at odds with our RESPONSIBILITY to our spouse and children and those under our care, and others at large. We should not surround ourselves with YES people, for that inhibits us from inclusion, which is equally important for growth. We must completely avoid those who refuse to understand us,
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