In the Shadow of Addiction
(Originally published April 1, 2021)
After the first sip
then the next and the next and the next
fear and anxiety worn like a cloak
oh, that it was on invisibility
then the next and the next and the next
fear and anxiety worn like a cloak
oh, that it was on invisibility
Prayers sent up
waiting and hoping and waiting and hoping and
Be. Ever. So. Quiet.
Do. Not. Awaken. The. BEAST
Hide yourself away from ITS distorted view
Behind closed doors
Cover-ups
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
In The Shadow of Addiction
EVERYONE suffers the shame
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This poem was original written and published at a time when addiction was a distance thought...a thing to be reflected upon. Today, unfortunately, addiction is no longer a distant thought. It is a present thing in our lives.
This time, however, no fear, no anxiety!
Prayers are being sent up!
Hoping and Waiting are about all I can do.
Still being ever. so. quiet, but
This time,
To let God take control.
