Poems

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.

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Awake

Awake Awake now This day This moment

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Recovery Rap

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.

By |2024-08-25T13:55:56-05:00December 22, 2019|Comments Off on Recovery Rap

Return Of The Grateful Prodigal Son

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

By |2024-05-03T15:00:03-05:00December 21, 2019|Comments Off on Return Of The Grateful Prodigal Son

Sobriety Rap

You want 12 Steps, man, now and with no rent just say I can’t [YEAH] and give up your old tent!

By |2024-08-23T15:41:41-05:00December 21, 2019|Comments Off on Sobriety Rap

God Can, Just Ask

As water quenches, Lungs breathe, Mothers nurture, Music soothes.

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The Addict

Deep down I knew what was happening inside, but now it is time to swallow my pride.

By |2024-04-21T15:04:48-05:00August 18, 2018|Comments Off on The Addict

Willing

Are you willing to do what it takes?

By |2024-04-21T15:07:04-05:00May 19, 2018|Comments Off on Willing