zerothehero

I once lived for thrill after thrill
spent nights at the bar and grill
but those years have passed
2013 was the last
and now I prefer to just chill

SnoozyQ

Chillin’ is great for me and my mate
clarity prevails when I’m not off the rails
but each days a test I still try my best
I'm never complacent, although I feel ancient
Long life is a blessing I’m over confessing
the things I’ve done wrong I could put in a song
I’m happy to say I’m facing each day
with love and conviction no sign of conniption
I’ll forge straight ahead and put my past to bed
:-)

VikingGF

No more drinks for me
Sober and grateful am l
Is haiku allowed?

SnoozyQ

Hi Viking , yes whatever you want to add is fine :-)
welcome xxx

SnoozyQ

There once was a girl from Adelaide
who thought she had it all made
then drink came to life
caused nothing but strife
her hopes and dreams were to fade

she picked herself up
drank milk from her cup
from there new plans were laid
the evil subsided
was nowhere to hide it
then all dues were paid

now life moves along
she’s wary and strong
she looks so much older
yet over her shoulder
she knows it goes wrong.

she stays vigilant
when often she can’t
the pull is so strong
the road is so long
wishes to be grant

one foot now ahead
not waking with dread
the body is tired
no longer wired
safely sound in bed

the lessons I’ve learned
each soul can be turned
So in it we fight
with all of our might
this one won’t be burned.

SnoozyQ

This funny old life is a farce
I need a kick in the arse
its all so exhausting
my moods are so maudlin
i just want these feelings to pass

No one get off Scot free
this bloody neuropathy
my toes feel all squishy
i knew it was fishy
time now to look after me

it’s been a while since I posted
i didn’t want to get roasted
because in my head
it’s things that are said
some sober ones have boasted

when you’re feeling inadequate
so much is holding you back
you shut yourself off
no flame for this moth
Im really not doing jack

I’m proud of my July friends
their compliments never end
they all have my back
So I’ll give it a crack
lets see how this damn thing ends!

tootsl1

Oh Suzy I know that I lost,
your friendship at personal cost
I now can't recall
Just what caused our fall
-out so just had to post

I thought of this thread with some heart
But around the time we did part
I lost my way here
Where I once lived so dear
And hope once again I can start

To post little odes to my pals
Be the ynew or old guys and gals
Will my visiting here
Bring you anger or cheer?
Or will you take the wind out my sails

I apologies now if ''twas I
That caused our friendship to lie
Broken and hurt
Thrown in the dirt
And plead that you may at least try

To offer your hand and a smile
To walk down this road for a while
To perhaps share some news
And personal views
As we March the sobriety mile.

tootsl1

Rhyming is such stimulation
It fills me with much jubilation
I'm glad to be here
And be filled with good cheer
For my day to begin with elation