Sobriety Limericks Part 5
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Oh i hear you Else .... I believe in compassion too . I'm not a nurse but i work in a hospital . 99% of my friends are nurses .
I have thought about doing it and have been asked many times as i do have a lot of empathy for people , especially the sick .
I just cant " do" sputum , poos , vomit bed pans and the like . Makes me seriously gag.
I used to gag changing nappies and cleaning my teeth.
What sort of hospital do u work in. I'm in rehab .
Nice to be in a different kind of rehab lol than the ones I've been in :p
DG i so admire you
Doing the things that you do
Giving up all those vices
Yet nothing entices
To yourself you surely are true.
CONGRATS SWEETIE
I have thought about doing it and have been asked many times as i do have a lot of empathy for people , especially the sick .
I just cant " do" sputum , poos , vomit bed pans and the like . Makes me seriously gag.
I used to gag changing nappies and cleaning my teeth.
What sort of hospital do u work in. I'm in rehab .
Nice to be in a different kind of rehab lol than the ones I've been in :p
DG i so admire you
Doing the things that you do
Giving up all those vices
Yet nothing entices
To yourself you surely are true.
CONGRATS SWEETIE
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Canada
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This is with a nod to my July pal, "Sergeant Major" Snoozy!
I don't know but I've been told
The recovery path is paved with gold
So on I march cos I wanna see
What a sober future holds for me!
Left, right, left, right...march on!! Sir, yessir! (Oops Ma'am!)
I don't know but I've been told
The recovery path is paved with gold
So on I march cos I wanna see
What a sober future holds for me!
Left, right, left, right...march on!! Sir, yessir! (Oops Ma'am!)
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Location: Australia
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My boys I'll be walking today
If I can get out of my own way
It's gonna be drama
Followed by karma
Cos dear little Lewis is gay
Alas he's not fussy at all
doesn't come back when i call
Once he's off the lead
No commands doth he heed
He humps anything , long , short or tall
I really do need a saviour
To handle this doggie behaviour
I've tried to take toys
But he only likes boys
Ah Lewis , nothing can save ya
Ive told him its time to accept it
He just huffs and tries to reject it
His gayness he flouts
Its time to come out
The mutts in the park will respect it.
If I can get out of my own way
It's gonna be drama
Followed by karma
Cos dear little Lewis is gay
Alas he's not fussy at all
doesn't come back when i call
Once he's off the lead
No commands doth he heed
He humps anything , long , short or tall
I really do need a saviour
To handle this doggie behaviour
I've tried to take toys
But he only likes boys
Ah Lewis , nothing can save ya
Ive told him its time to accept it
He just huffs and tries to reject it
His gayness he flouts
Its time to come out
The mutts in the park will respect it.
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Location: Poway, CA
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To Elseware,
Yu brought tears to my eyes: a sad decision made...it was for their best not to suffer any longer....the vet told me my boy JohnJohn (cat) was probably nauseas all the time. That made the decision for me...but what joy to look at his photo and remember blessed times and the love he showed...and vice versa. Now I have Tixie who also is very loving and quite nosey and determined....thank you for your story!! Ipanama
Yu brought tears to my eyes: a sad decision made...it was for their best not to suffer any longer....the vet told me my boy JohnJohn (cat) was probably nauseas all the time. That made the decision for me...but what joy to look at his photo and remember blessed times and the love he showed...and vice versa. Now I have Tixie who also is very loving and quite nosey and determined....thank you for your story!! Ipanama
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Oh, that Lewis! How we do love the animals in our lives! They bring such love. It is so sad when its time for them to go. My heart breaks every time.
I am an neonatal intensive care nurse. I have not worked as a nurse for about 10 years because we moved out to a ranch and now I'm the manager. Full time job!
Nice to meet you, Leshar!
I am an neonatal intensive care nurse. I have not worked as a nurse for about 10 years because we moved out to a ranch and now I'm the manager. Full time job!
Nice to meet you, Leshar!
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I've had a few cats as well
Each one with a story I could tell
My first cat was a few months older than me
I think she lived to be all of thirteen
I cried when I found her dead in a pile of leaves
Tears fell out of my eyes
And I felt like I too would die
And once we had another cat
Who liked to pounce and attack
I'm quite sad to say
That one day he hurt me
And my step-dad scared him away
The cat did not come back the very next day (or ever again)
Now I have two cats
And also I have a rat
But this poem is just about the cats
Sometimes they won't come when I call
To them food is the all
They'll come to me just to whine
Until I put out their food for them to dine
And if they catch a mouse
They'll bring it straight into the house!!!
Not sure if a blessing or a curse is the cat door
At least they 'go' outside, not **** nor sh*t on the floor
At least they don't anymore
It used to be I had a few incidents
And then the cat door came hence
And now I have no boxes of litter
But they do bring in lots of small critters
Sometimes they'll bring in a bird
And then I think 'Oh my word!'
Or they'll go and hunt for lizards
Unless there happens to be a blizzard
Then they'll stay inside and bounce of the walls
And if I don't watch out, me they may maul
So I do always hope for good weather
So they'll go outside and play together
Sometimes they'll act like enemies
But this is just a play activity
Because then I'll find then asleep together
As though their fighting happened never
Once I had to give them a bath because they had fleas
Now I think, "Oh lord, never again, Please, please!!"
They did not like the water
Which I guess is why they weren't born as otters
Everywhere, they do leave their fur
On the couch, the chairs, and the floor
They're so very soft to the touch
And I love them very, very much!!
Each one with a story I could tell
My first cat was a few months older than me
I think she lived to be all of thirteen
I cried when I found her dead in a pile of leaves
Tears fell out of my eyes
And I felt like I too would die
And once we had another cat
Who liked to pounce and attack
I'm quite sad to say
That one day he hurt me
And my step-dad scared him away
The cat did not come back the very next day (or ever again)
Now I have two cats
And also I have a rat
But this poem is just about the cats
Sometimes they won't come when I call
To them food is the all
They'll come to me just to whine
Until I put out their food for them to dine
And if they catch a mouse
They'll bring it straight into the house!!!
Not sure if a blessing or a curse is the cat door
At least they 'go' outside, not **** nor sh*t on the floor
At least they don't anymore
It used to be I had a few incidents
And then the cat door came hence
And now I have no boxes of litter
But they do bring in lots of small critters
Sometimes they'll bring in a bird
And then I think 'Oh my word!'
Or they'll go and hunt for lizards
Unless there happens to be a blizzard
Then they'll stay inside and bounce of the walls
And if I don't watch out, me they may maul
So I do always hope for good weather
So they'll go outside and play together
Sometimes they'll act like enemies
But this is just a play activity
Because then I'll find then asleep together
As though their fighting happened never
Once I had to give them a bath because they had fleas
Now I think, "Oh lord, never again, Please, please!!"
They did not like the water
Which I guess is why they weren't born as otters
Everywhere, they do leave their fur
On the couch, the chairs, and the floor
They're so very soft to the touch
And I love them very, very much!!
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Oh why must our pets go?
When it hurts us so?
We are bereft
But have they quite left?
They're now like stars that glow.
Look into your night sky
That's where our pets now fly
Human's best friend
We'll meet again
So this isn't goodbye
It hurts us to the core
But there's a reason for
they've gone ahead
So when we're dead
They'll greet us at the door.
(Oh this topic just makes me lose it. Hugs to anyone in mourning for their pet.It is so very hard.xoxo)
When it hurts us so?
We are bereft
But have they quite left?
They're now like stars that glow.
Look into your night sky
That's where our pets now fly
Human's best friend
We'll meet again
So this isn't goodbye
It hurts us to the core
But there's a reason for
they've gone ahead
So when we're dead
They'll greet us at the door.
(Oh this topic just makes me lose it. Hugs to anyone in mourning for their pet.It is so very hard.xoxo)
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Posts: 5,439
Leshar, welcome to our group of Carlos & gals
Here you'll find that we'll all be your pals
Sometimes we struggle, sometimes we laugh
Sometimes we write of the future, sometimes the past
But here, find support and friendship, you always shall
(Ok, that last line is a little awkward, but at least it mostly rhymes!!)
Here you'll find that we'll all be your pals
Sometimes we struggle, sometimes we laugh
Sometimes we write of the future, sometimes the past
But here, find support and friendship, you always shall
(Ok, that last line is a little awkward, but at least it mostly rhymes!!)
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Thanks all! Wow, Snoozy and DG, I'm "immortalized" in your poetry! Made my day!
Done many an "alky or not" quiz
So many I became quite a whiz
And the facts I'd deny
As hard as I try
Now I'm happy that "sober just is!"
With appreciation to my missed July pal Croissant, for "sober just is".
Done many an "alky or not" quiz
So many I became quite a whiz
And the facts I'd deny
As hard as I try
Now I'm happy that "sober just is!"
With appreciation to my missed July pal Croissant, for "sober just is".
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Location: Australia
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Well dear Eternal Q
What a day for you
I year 11 months
great on every front
Can't wait to be like u
So tell me how you feel
This is a big deal
You've almost made 2 years
Rhyming through your fears
Helping us all heal
Well done sweetheart , i really admire you and what you bring to us . Your exceptional gift of verse . Thank you love
What a day for you
I year 11 months
great on every front
Can't wait to be like u
So tell me how you feel
This is a big deal
You've almost made 2 years
Rhyming through your fears
Helping us all heal
Well done sweetheart , i really admire you and what you bring to us . Your exceptional gift of verse . Thank you love
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Location: East Coast, The States
Posts: 12,162
Aw Snoozy you're too kind.
Your words do soothe my mind
The second year?
It held less fear
I'll tell you what I find:
The first year was just one thing:
To learn to be not drinking
My lifes big mess
Was not the test
I practiced sober thinking.
The second year's been quite a whirl
Big changes for this sober girl
Sold my house, moved hour south
Bought a home that cost but half
But more changes were unfurled
Grieving my Mom did finally slow
My credit rating good from low
Working on a change in career
Got new car as I "misteered"
Fighting fears just helps me grow
During the year I had mean bosses
Dog was sick, some friends were losses
Had a homeless month in fall
With family, AV came to call
But I stayed clean through turns and tosses
I still have a lot to fix
"Meeting people" on the list
But when I look at my new life
It's totally worth all the strife
Guess what I'm trying to say is this:
The first year you learn you CAN do it
Each season makes you walk on through it
As a result you learn so much
How to cope when not a lush
But mostly you learn to COMMIT.
You learn to push through life when bored
When mad, and sad and when ignored
You learn that feelings do not kill
That loneliness can change, with will
You learn to live when once you warred
You learn you're lucky you're alive
You're lucky you've learned how to thrive
To feed and love yourself so tender
Sobriety first cause you remember
The dark life on the other side.
So you make up for time now passed
Live in the present, not the past
Life is precious, make it count
Help some others with their doubt
Make a SOBER day your last!
Your words do soothe my mind
The second year?
It held less fear
I'll tell you what I find:
The first year was just one thing:
To learn to be not drinking
My lifes big mess
Was not the test
I practiced sober thinking.
The second year's been quite a whirl
Big changes for this sober girl
Sold my house, moved hour south
Bought a home that cost but half
But more changes were unfurled
Grieving my Mom did finally slow
My credit rating good from low
Working on a change in career
Got new car as I "misteered"
Fighting fears just helps me grow
During the year I had mean bosses
Dog was sick, some friends were losses
Had a homeless month in fall
With family, AV came to call
But I stayed clean through turns and tosses
I still have a lot to fix
"Meeting people" on the list
But when I look at my new life
It's totally worth all the strife
Guess what I'm trying to say is this:
The first year you learn you CAN do it
Each season makes you walk on through it
As a result you learn so much
How to cope when not a lush
But mostly you learn to COMMIT.
You learn to push through life when bored
When mad, and sad and when ignored
You learn that feelings do not kill
That loneliness can change, with will
You learn to live when once you warred
You learn you're lucky you're alive
You're lucky you've learned how to thrive
To feed and love yourself so tender
Sobriety first cause you remember
The dark life on the other side.
So you make up for time now passed
Live in the present, not the past
Life is precious, make it count
Help some others with their doubt
Make a SOBER day your last!
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Location: Poway, CA
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To EQ,
I'm excited you're turning two soon
You poem about the first year
It's almost more than I care bear.
To see your pain and all you went thru
The first and so important year
Your courage and raw fear comes across
As an example to others to see
That you can stay Sober no matter what.
I admire your conviction to pass Sober
But hoping that will be way far in the future
You are truly needed on this Site
And so loved for just being you, EQ
I'm excited you're turning two soon
You poem about the first year
It's almost more than I care bear.
To see your pain and all you went thru
The first and so important year
Your courage and raw fear comes across
As an example to others to see
That you can stay Sober no matter what.
I admire your conviction to pass Sober
But hoping that will be way far in the future
You are truly needed on this Site
And so loved for just being you, EQ
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