The Room
I wrote this poem way back in ‘92. I go back to it often, and thought I might share it with my SA community.
I wrote this poem way back in ‘92. I go back to it often, and thought I might share it with my SA community.
Awake Awake now This day This moment
This short piece was performed during the variety show at the SA international convention in Seattle last summer. We weren’t sure what to call it — Poem? Spoken word? Rap? Chant? Prayer? Still not sure.
So, here I am in anticipation after my long journey Waiting on the hanging canopy swing in the shade of two giant elder pine trees With my son on the side of my sister’s house in Northern Idaho It’s a peaceful summer mid-afternoon with a few fluffy clouds in a high blue sky As my son and I take turns napping on the swing waiting for someone to arrive home
You want 12 Steps, man, now and with no rent just say I can’t [YEAH] and give up your old tent!
As water quenches, Lungs breathe, Mothers nurture, Music soothes.
Motivation is fleeting, Despair is seeping, Slowly I’m sinking into myself.
I will survive if I am strong, I will perish if I am weak, I will beat my addiction, I will not admit defeat.
Deep down I knew what was happening inside, but now it is time to swallow my pride.
Are you willing to do what it takes?