for the newcomer

[wantneeda]

The wars, when we fight, cannot be won
But they will not be lost if His will done
Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys
Humility and Gratitude will help set me free.

I am an alcoholic this I know,
"Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow."
"I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh,
"Give it time," says the old-timer, "Neither did I."

"Don't drink, go to meetings it's what you must do,
Ask God for help; He'll come through for you."
I'm lonely, I'm scared I'm lost and confused
Over the years I've been used and abused.

I know that you're lying; you can't feel what you say,
But God! I'd give anything to feel that way.
"Keep coming back," you say, "Recovery's in sight"
"It works," you say; I retort, "Yeah, right."

But the light's getting brighter; some things have changed,
Two months clean and sober, I'm not as deranged.
In these rooms, at these tables, I see what I'm after.
Acceptance, Love, Hope, but most of all Laughter.

I'm happier now, a little more free.
I'm so very grateful you did this for me.
So I'll see you tomorrow, same time, same place,
I hope you'll be here I like seeing your face.

So if you feel like drinking, your life's out of whack,
Just remember: It Works
And Keep Coming Back.

[Chance]

(((((Wantneeda)))))

That was absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing that with us here at SR.

Love Vic

[livenletlive]

(((((Wantneeda)))))

That was very inspirational and true. Straight from the heart, and very well written. Thank you. I needed to read that.

[jlo34]

Thanks for the poem. Great writing and oh so true!!

Have a happy day.
Jen