Nov 2015
When the moon forces night
I'm knocked down to my knees
Memory fading from sight
Promises I'll never keep
I go and do it again
Order round after round
Might as well be a gun in my hand
Deadly shots with no sound
As the snake in the pit
Takes a bite out of me
I am chewing my lip
So much wanting to scream
Falling off of the cliff
Cause my ledge is too weak
Craziness must admit
Taking the best out of me
Sunlight makes it's first peak
Over the waters edge
In the gutter I sleep
I have made my own bed
In which I now lie
If only I were able
To give up and die
On this, my torture table
The snake in the pit
Will not let go of me
I try and shoot from the hip
To try and bring some relief
I stare at the cliff where I fell
The climb is too steep
Alcohol has a mighty grip
That brings me no peace
I'm knocked down to my knees
Memory fading from sight
Promises I'll never keep
I go and do it again
Order round after round
Might as well be a gun in my hand
Deadly shots with no sound
As the snake in the pit
Takes a bite out of me
I am chewing my lip
So much wanting to scream
Falling off of the cliff
Cause my ledge is too weak
Craziness must admit
Taking the best out of me
Sunlight makes it's first peak
Over the waters edge
In the gutter I sleep
I have made my own bed
In which I now lie
If only I were able
To give up and die
On this, my torture table
The snake in the pit
Will not let go of me
I try and shoot from the hip
To try and bring some relief
I stare at the cliff where I fell
The climb is too steep
Alcohol has a mighty grip
That brings me no peace
Each and every one of us has important dates in our lives from births to marriages, graduations to retirement and so much more. Today is important to me as it's been 25 years since my last drink (Thank you Jesus!) Not realizing it that day, as it was a terrific struggle I went through for months if not years. (You don't realize the hold alcohol truly has on you until your head clears) I pray that if anyone is struggling with this or drug issues that you seek help (there are few if any that can do this on their own) AA is a great organisation or better yet Celebrate Recovery at a local church. But wherever it is you choose to seek help please do...this is one decision you'll never regret. I know I don't!
(Sunny Florida)
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