Recovery's hope

by *liZ*   Apr 22, 2005


Recovery's hope each day I pray, that I won't go hungry for the rest of the day.

I'm trying to stop the pangs that I love, and relay on my Father in the heavens above.

I'm trying to get by without a fast, seeing how long this recovery will last.

Accustomed to starving, became my best friend, it's hard to say goodbye and put it to an end.

The only way of coping I have ever known, and the only expression of pain I've shown.

Recovery's hope at times is too hard, and the hope of being healthy rests too far.

But I know that when I'm there it will be worth my while, and I can finally stand true with no more fake smiles.

I'm trying to stand on my own two feet, trying to be happy and not afraid to eat.

JUST FOR TODAY I pray for a healthy way to cope, just for today, I relay on Recovery's hope.

I say "Just for today" because with all addictions they teach you to take it one day at a time.. and even one meal at a time...

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  • 20 years ago

    by *liZ*

    ya that poem was hard for em to write anyway- because im not really doing well in recovery... i just tryed to think of something nice to say lol

  • 20 years ago

    by Pianist

    Good point behind the poem, but the poem itself could use work. The flow twinged a bit. Sometimes it almost worked, but then it would be off again.

    Also... your poem concluded twice. After the sentence "no more fake smiles," and after "Recovery's hope."

    It's not easy to take a poem and make it solid the whole way through. You just need to get your thoughts down in an organized way.

  • 20 years ago

    by Frankie

    I love the way you are using poetry to help yourself thru the healing process. It makes for great reads!

  • 20 years ago

    by Misstress

    Yep the line perfectly fits the poem...
    I'ts a good read..You're a talented writer my friend..
    keep it up!
    ;-)

  • 20 years ago

    by girlii797

    oh Liz, i hope you come around and feel better. Know Jehovah is with us.

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