Day 380 - 7/29/14
"Reflections of me"
I am an recovering addict,
I have been a complete asshole.
I trust that time will heal wounds,
But it will never return the life I stole.
Though I have done selfless acts,
I have also been a bad influence.
Anyone who may have looked up to me,
Should be aware of the consequence.
When I started it was because of my hero,
Whom is no longer here to be proud.
Unfortunately all the good die young,
I salute you sir as I point my brow to the cloud.
I can only hope that I quit in time,
To spare a couple years with my kids.
Life is precious and not one of us knows,
When everything will hit the skids.
The loss of a loved one strikes deep,
Yet the loss of a hero can't be filled.
That person you could tell anything,
Is no longer here to help you build.
I know life must go on,
But damn it is hard.
My addiction is fading each day,
But I will always be on guard.
My life and family have suffered,
But at last enough is enough.
Bring it on as I stand my ground,
Ready and stubborn, not a cream puff.
I am not here to be a role model,
I simply want to be a positive example.
Nothing can take this away from me,
My first part of life was a sample.
No longer will I be a bumbling,
And useless piece of shit.
Never again will I be walking around,
Looking for a place to spit.
I am not saying I would ever,
Take my previous life back.
However, never again for any reason,
Will I let my quit or life jump off track.
Nothing in my life has ever been easy,
That's the life of a sinner I guess.
It's time to stop taking life for granted,
And start being a real success.