THE LIFE OF AN ADDICT

We begin our life so innocent and sweet,
Growing day by day and learning to speak.

Parents taught us good things to do,
I don't think one of them was to pick up and use.

It has destroyed the baby mommy that once had,
It's powerful force has stripped us from dad.

We struggle we fight we say "No More",
But that demon must thrive on our pain galore.

Family is shaken by our action as well,
But we don't notice we have put them through hell.

We eventually reach the end of our rope,
We have finally been beaten by our best friend dope.

By a power greater than anyone known,
We find the strength to pick up the phone.

We then call a place full of love and hope,

It's fellowship living where we learn to cope.
After so long if the correct Steps are sought,

We now know happiness that cannot be bought.

By Shaun M.