Drinker

w c

Drinker

 

In another life

I acted out when I imbibed

Though the act was self-defeating

No matter the booze I was drinking

 

For a remedy I sought

In a big book that I bought

And I found the greatest help

With my struggle with myself

 

And happily I have found

I am the talk of the town

With the rumor that I now

Believe in a higher power somehow

 

And my heart is new

Since I gave up the booze

With my wrongs duly righted

With amends to those I slighted

 

Now sober I am better

And live my life free and unfettered

With no liquor that I want

Or other drug to rule and haunt

 

 

 

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 1st, 2018 02:51
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Accidental Poet

    I never had a drinking problem WC, but I did smoke pot when I was younger. Eventually I grew out of that, feeling that I didn't like being under the influence of anything liquid, herbal drug or anything but my own inner chemistry. Excellent write here of maturing into person you've become...a great poet.

    • w c

      Thanks AP! I have now been sober many years and pray that my drinking days are over. i thank God for my sobriety and try to be there for anyone that still struggles. Thanks so much for your comment.

      • Accidental Poet

        That's a major accomplishment to overcome the battle with alcohol WC. I commend you for your great victory. You've been there where life gets very difficult and changes must be made. You'll be a great source of determination for someone else who struggles with that same battle.

        • w c

          Yes, I hope that i can always remember how things used to be, and I try to keep myself available to anyone that has a problem. I thank God for my recovery.

          • Accidental Poet

            More than likely, it was he who helped you to recover WC. A blessed intervention for sure.

          • orchidee

            Good write wc.

            • w c

              Thanks, orchidee.

            • Goldfinch60

              Good write, I am glad that you have overcome your drinking problems, somebody I know had a serious problem and has now been drink free for nearly a year and a half.

            • w c

              Alcohol really used to be a problem for me. I chose to get sober when I got engaged to be married. That marriage failed, but with the help of a higher power, I've been able to stay away from the booze. I appreciate your support of the poem.



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