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Christy


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I wrote this poem quite a while before I got sick enough to seek help.  I look back and see just how far down the black hole I had fallen.  Thank Heaven I went to Alanon.

THE BOOK    
The story never changes and the chapters never end.
I want to close this book, so my heart can mend. 
The pages turn and years go by..
This book is bound by tears I cry. 
It's pages are numbered by wasted years
The numbers grow as old age nears. 
Is this it for me? My book of life?
Should I close this book? Let it gather dust?
To save myself, I feel I must. 
This book is old, cracking, it's pages turning brown.
I want to close this book,
Walk away
Put it down.  
Christy~
6/17/2003

-- Edited by Christy at 16:43, 2007-04-19

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Aloha Christy!!

Wonderful poem. My sentiments exactly when I first came to Al-Anon. In fear I let it all go. In faith I rewrite the story.

((((hugs)))))

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wow this is so good. you really put it out. poetry is so good for us. love and thanks debilyn

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Very nice Christy.

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This is a great poem...I can relate.  Here is one I wrote:
Hi, I am your husband...
...I don't think we have ever met.

You won't have to worry about taking me to social events, I promise, there will be no incidents.

I won't leave you home alone many nights because I am 'working.'

You won't have to worry about me killing anyone because I drive drunk.

I promise to pick up the phone because I will not have to hide my drinking from you.

I am new and improved, I am your husband.

I am not like the person you met and fell in love with...I am different now. Hopefully I will be a better person.

Hi, I am your husband, I don't think we have ever met.

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Thanks for sharing your poem Christy. In all the time I have been her you have been a rock of strength, with much wisdom to offer.

Thank you
AM

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Wow,,,very moving and to the point.  Are you familiar with the Alanon Forum magazine? I would send that in , and perhaps they will print it in there so many others can read your message!  aww



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((((((Christy)))))))

Thank goodness you found alanon!!!! You have helped many.

lilms

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Even in your darkest hour in 2003, you didnt ever let on or complain about how bad you felt.  You just kept working it!  That's how it is should be. A+

Sure you vented, to get it off your chest, but then you were done. 

I'm so happy for you and Spark.

Josey

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