A Shadow of a Life

I barely exist

I get up, reluctantly

Work another day

 

Aimless, directionless, floundering

 

Going through motions

Will the clock ever strike five?

Shuffle out the door

 

Aimless, directionless, floundering

 

A drink, then another

Then I lose count completely

Involuntary nap

 

Aimless, directionless, floundering

 

Clanging alarm sounds

The next verse same as first

An endless cycle

 

Aimless, directionless, floundering

 

Shadow of a life

I drink to shut out the past

Dull the future fears

 

Aimless, directionless, floundering

 

I was so broken

Needing help, I asked for help

A sponsor appeared

 

Do as I say, Do as I do

 

Relapse cycle stops.

I allow myself to hope

Isolation ends

 

Do as I say, Do as I do

 

The journey begins

Day by day and Step by step

New habits flourish

 

Do as I say, Do as I do

 

Trials aplenty

Slow forward or fast reverse

Correct course daily

 

Do as I say, Do as I do

 

Faith sparked and kindled

No longer a gray shadow

No longer alone

 

I did as he said, I did as he did