Sobriety Limericks Part 6
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Thank you dear toots
I may have to give him the boot
But I'll wait till I'm no longer mad
To decide what to do with this lad
Actually, he's a full grown man
So by now he should know how to act
I think he's just being a little brat
Childish tantrums I cannot stand!!
But what I meant to say
Was thanks for the way
You always send your support
When you can tell that I'm hurt
You've been there for me
Since I was just on day three
I can always count on you
When I'm feeling down or blue
I may have to give him the boot
But I'll wait till I'm no longer mad
To decide what to do with this lad
Actually, he's a full grown man
So by now he should know how to act
I think he's just being a little brat
Childish tantrums I cannot stand!!
But what I meant to say
Was thanks for the way
You always send your support
When you can tell that I'm hurt
You've been there for me
Since I was just on day three
I can always count on you
When I'm feeling down or blue
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I met a lot in early days
With most of whom I've parted ways
But I took note
Of what you wrote
Maternal feeling grew; and stays
Another life another time
A daughter like you could be mine
Know that I care
Am always there
Sending love so fine
So proud to count you as young friend
I wish you happiness without end
You are a warrior, strong
You will right your wrongs
On my words you can depend
With most of whom I've parted ways
But I took note
Of what you wrote
Maternal feeling grew; and stays
Another life another time
A daughter like you could be mine
Know that I care
Am always there
Sending love so fine
So proud to count you as young friend
I wish you happiness without end
You are a warrior, strong
You will right your wrongs
On my words you can depend
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A year ago today a cool cat
Decided to say 'that is that'
It won't take a genius
To know I mean Venus
To you sweet friend I take off my hat!
Well done Venuscat, you have had such a year, yet you always have a word of comfort and love for someone else in need. Xxx
Decided to say 'that is that'
It won't take a genius
To know I mean Venus
To you sweet friend I take off my hat!
Well done Venuscat, you have had such a year, yet you always have a word of comfort and love for someone else in need. Xxx
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The snow falls softly down
Covers all with winters' blanket
However, I have to drive to town
I hope my car can hack it
Yes, I'm going to a meeting
I promised all that I would go
If I don't go, I will be cheating
All because of winter snow
The universe puts in place
Obstacles before us
In not going I will have to face
Everyone. Listen to their chorus
It frighten me to drive
In the dark, with harsh black ice
I really want to stay alive
But a meeting would be nice
The first meeting eased me
Made me feel some hope
I've been feeling so at sea
I need some help to cope.
Covers all with winters' blanket
However, I have to drive to town
I hope my car can hack it
Yes, I'm going to a meeting
I promised all that I would go
If I don't go, I will be cheating
All because of winter snow
The universe puts in place
Obstacles before us
In not going I will have to face
Everyone. Listen to their chorus
It frighten me to drive
In the dark, with harsh black ice
I really want to stay alive
But a meeting would be nice
The first meeting eased me
Made me feel some hope
I've been feeling so at sea
I need some help to cope.
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Else I hope you reach your meet
And don't end up on your feet
Walking from stuck car
In snow and ice so far
But if you get there- neat!
If however it's too severe
For you to safely drive- don't fear
There are AA meets on line
Here also I think you'll find
Just be safe Elsie, no judgement here
And don't end up on your feet
Walking from stuck car
In snow and ice so far
But if you get there- neat!
If however it's too severe
For you to safely drive- don't fear
There are AA meets on line
Here also I think you'll find
Just be safe Elsie, no judgement here
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Elsy please do drive with care
Does it matter if you're not there
Speaking just from Toots and me
First should come your safety
Black ice sounds terrifying
I say that n no denying
I would be a chicken for sure
Stay in safe behind your door
Maybe meeting will be small
Not that flash after all
Can you look for one online
I'm sure today that will be fine
I'm not telling you what do do
just be safe Else, we love you
Does it matter if you're not there
Speaking just from Toots and me
First should come your safety
Black ice sounds terrifying
I say that n no denying
I would be a chicken for sure
Stay in safe behind your door
Maybe meeting will be small
Not that flash after all
Can you look for one online
I'm sure today that will be fine
I'm not telling you what do do
just be safe Else, we love you
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The snow has been falling all the day long
And it's like listening to an old, sad song
It makes me feel about the same
Quiet and nostalgic. Very hard to name
My home is warm, my husband is sweet
I sit here snug, in a cozy down seat.
Right at this moment I feel okay
But how did I go so far astray?
I feel that perhaps I was born like this
Or in misery dredged, so could only find bliss,
In spreading that poison out over my soul
Hurting myself was never my goal.
A kid, I wanted to be happy
But instead, I sure hated me.
I was so timid and so very shy,
Even back then AV was sly.
I can't go back, so forward I go.
Still want to be happy but the going is slow.
Detox is over but now it is real
My life, it seems, dope still wants to steal.
And it's like listening to an old, sad song
It makes me feel about the same
Quiet and nostalgic. Very hard to name
My home is warm, my husband is sweet
I sit here snug, in a cozy down seat.
Right at this moment I feel okay
But how did I go so far astray?
I feel that perhaps I was born like this
Or in misery dredged, so could only find bliss,
In spreading that poison out over my soul
Hurting myself was never my goal.
A kid, I wanted to be happy
But instead, I sure hated me.
I was so timid and so very shy,
Even back then AV was sly.
I can't go back, so forward I go.
Still want to be happy but the going is slow.
Detox is over but now it is real
My life, it seems, dope still wants to steal.
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Death is a sure cure for addiction, but a little too restrictive for me! Glad you chose to stay indoors Else
I have a friend here in SR, often heard to say
Baby steps in recovery is the bestest way
We never pick up drink or pill
And chose to do ourselves ill
Addiction grows day by day
We miss the tiny insidious ways
The drug takes over all our days
Until one day we wake
And recognise our mistake
And see through drug fuelled haze
We fumble, bumble lose our way
And if we get sober and chose to stay
W choose AA, look in SR
Recovery, our shining star
With baby steps, begin new day
As slowly as addiction grows
Is as slowly as we see it go
But with support
We hold our fort
Fight from inside gainst AV salvos
Constant it seems at times surrounded
Although deep in recovery grounded
We, battle weary, fear
AV at times creeps near
But with strength and love, fears are unfounded
I have a friend here in SR, often heard to say
Baby steps in recovery is the bestest way
We never pick up drink or pill
And chose to do ourselves ill
Addiction grows day by day
We miss the tiny insidious ways
The drug takes over all our days
Until one day we wake
And recognise our mistake
And see through drug fuelled haze
We fumble, bumble lose our way
And if we get sober and chose to stay
W choose AA, look in SR
Recovery, our shining star
With baby steps, begin new day
As slowly as addiction grows
Is as slowly as we see it go
But with support
We hold our fort
Fight from inside gainst AV salvos
Constant it seems at times surrounded
Although deep in recovery grounded
We, battle weary, fear
AV at times creeps near
But with strength and love, fears are unfounded
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Toots, I hope you're not blue
You've had much change that's certainly true
I hope you're taking good care of you!
You deserve every good thing
If you could hear me, I would sing
Instead I send you ((((hugs)))) on an angels' wing
You've had much change that's certainly true
I hope you're taking good care of you!
You deserve every good thing
If you could hear me, I would sing
Instead I send you ((((hugs)))) on an angels' wing
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Depressions got a hold on thee
My dream last night is haunting me
I drank all day and wanted more
Like i never have before
The sweet taste was insatiable
The lingered thoughts do make me drool
The high i felt like none before
Floating high above my floor
That amount would surely kill
Yet just couldn't get my fill
I woke and thought i really drank
I wept a little ,my heart sank
I really don't know what to say
I got some booze and went to pay
I've never come this close before
It's really crushed me to the core
Sometimes this is just so hard
What's the point deal the card
my card in life's already dealt
No sadder have i ever felt
It's been a week no word from kids
I may as well get on the ****
What the hell what's the point
I need to get out of this joint
My dream last night is haunting me
I drank all day and wanted more
Like i never have before
The sweet taste was insatiable
The lingered thoughts do make me drool
The high i felt like none before
Floating high above my floor
That amount would surely kill
Yet just couldn't get my fill
I woke and thought i really drank
I wept a little ,my heart sank
I really don't know what to say
I got some booze and went to pay
I've never come this close before
It's really crushed me to the core
Sometimes this is just so hard
What's the point deal the card
my card in life's already dealt
No sadder have i ever felt
It's been a week no word from kids
I may as well get on the ****
What the hell what's the point
I need to get out of this joint
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Snoozy the Q, if I understand you right
You didn't drink. It was only a ferocious dream.
They can seem quite real. Take you up to a height
And drop you down in a hole.
Take heart, take heart, my precious one
The dream will fade, it's grip will ease
With the rise of tomorrow's warm sun
Compassion, I send. Calling forth much needed sweet peace.
You're sensitive, intelligent, brave and wise
You deserve understanding, too
You'll soon be once again on the rise
Cause what would we do without you?
Snoozy, it'll be ok.
You didn't drink. It was only a ferocious dream.
They can seem quite real. Take you up to a height
And drop you down in a hole.
Take heart, take heart, my precious one
The dream will fade, it's grip will ease
With the rise of tomorrow's warm sun
Compassion, I send. Calling forth much needed sweet peace.
You're sensitive, intelligent, brave and wise
You deserve understanding, too
You'll soon be once again on the rise
Cause what would we do without you?
Snoozy, it'll be ok.
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I've been learning about self-compassion
I think it may become my new passion
I read that it's better than self-esteem
It's there for you: on or off the beam
When we're at our very lowest
When we run a race and we're the slowest
Self-esteem may be hard to find
But to ourselves we can still be kind
Take some time to name that feeling
And guide ourselves toward healing
God made you good enough
So forget the self-criticism and such
Self-compassion - A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself
The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxCentennialParkWomen - YouTube
I think it may become my new passion
I read that it's better than self-esteem
It's there for you: on or off the beam
When we're at our very lowest
When we run a race and we're the slowest
Self-esteem may be hard to find
But to ourselves we can still be kind
Take some time to name that feeling
And guide ourselves toward healing
God made you good enough
So forget the self-criticism and such
Self-compassion - A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself
The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion: Kristin Neff at TEDxCentennialParkWomen - YouTube
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DG. I am familiar with Kristen Neff's work. It really is wonderful. It was very eye opening for me and I use it daily to monitor my thoughts. I had not seen the YouTube video, however. She and her husband made a movie about their autistic son and their lives together. Off hand I can't remember the name of it but it's there on Netflix. You'll enjoy it.
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Dear SnoozyQ
I've had those dreams too
Just remember if it makes you cry
It's really a nightmare in disguise
Sounds like your kids
Make you want to blow your lid
Just try and let go
You can't change how the river flows
But in your boat, you decide which way to row
Zoom out the lens
Remember you love your children
More than your friends
They really are a god-send
So try to forgive
And go on with how you want to live
I've had a couple of close calls too. Learn what you can from it, be thankful it was just a close call and move forward. I'm proud of you for not giving up!!
I've had those dreams too
Just remember if it makes you cry
It's really a nightmare in disguise
Sounds like your kids
Make you want to blow your lid
Just try and let go
You can't change how the river flows
But in your boat, you decide which way to row
Zoom out the lens
Remember you love your children
More than your friends
They really are a god-send
So try to forgive
And go on with how you want to live
I've had a couple of close calls too. Learn what you can from it, be thankful it was just a close call and move forward. I'm proud of you for not giving up!!
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Originally Posted by Elseware 
DG. I am familiar with Kristen Neff's work. It really is wonderful. It was very eye opening for me and I use it daily to monitor my thoughts. I had not seen the YouTube video, however. She and her husband made a movie about their autistic son and their lives together. Off hand I can't remember the name of it but it's there on Netflix. You'll enjoy it.
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