Recovery: A Poetic Reflection

In a state of confusion
In a state of pain
I have nothing to loose
My self worth to gain

I'm crying for help
I reach out my hand
On the ground where I've fallen
I now take a stand

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I've come a long way
With a long way to go
I live in today
And the truth that I know

The lies that I face
Echo from the past
I'm rebuilding myself
Recovery at last!

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The wounds that I've caused
The wounds that I got
I've hurt many people
And been hurt a lot

Now it's time to stop hurting
And let healing kick in
I'm not here to hang out
I'm in recovery to win!

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The thinking I had
It wreaked of dismay
That thinking has stopped
As of today

Believed I was worthless
Was feeling afraid
I'm a child of God
And I am wonderfully made

Stephen Mathews – 2010-11-24