Afterburner45660

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Dance

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · 37 lines · 2 critiques

It is funny and sometimes confusing about how life is going,

Most of the time it’s not the here and now, it’s the not knowing

You can have the whole world in the palm of your hand and it’s still not enough

Remember the times when life got bumpy-times that made you tough

Sometimes having nothing is like having it all

One person is no better than the next- we all stumble and fall

Opiates, alcohol, whatever the poison of your choice

You have had enough of this addiction- it’s time you have a voice

Keep in mind this decision won’t be easy- it will be an uphill fight

It will constantly be pulling at you - throughout out the day and the night

Ever constant in its presence -never giving you a break

Testing your will and sanity- seeing how much you can take

You will grasp to hold on, seeking a higher power and peace

Asking God “please help me” powerless over your disease

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Realizing anything is possible be determined and be strong

Find out what you’re made of - before it’s too late and you’re dead and gone

You have people that care for you -just open your eyes and see

That person receiving their tag at a meeting- just think- that could be me

Keep your nose to the grindstone - you can become who you want to be

Don’t be afraid- you got this- in due time you will see

Soon this will fade to black- and you will have a story to share

You will have overcame one of the biggest obstacles in life - now it is fair

Enjoy it- love deeply- smile for no reason at all

Now that you have gained your sobriety- relearn to walk tall

You have the opportunity that many addicts may not have had the chance

Life is at your fingertips now- don’t forget to dance