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.
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You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven
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* We eventually realize that just as the pains of alcoholism had to come before sobriety, emotional turmoil comes before serenity. *
One time I had 6 years --thats my record run--one day at a time. Now it's day by day. It always was day by day--the days add up. Oh well enough for this new comer.