I wrote this poem to my boyfriend the last time I was sent to jail for yet another probation violation after giving a “hot” urine.
I was so powerless over drugs and alcohol I couldn’t stop. It is amazing that I am now free to enjoy these little things such as fall approaching, the colorful trees, and spending time with loved ones – things that I took for granted my whole addiction.
As long as I continue to work my program and trust God, I won’t ever have to sit in jail and miss these things again! It’s truly amazing! Sobriety is a gift!
Missing I am, the leaves
As they change
To match the lovely color
Of your hair
Missing I am, your arm around me
As we walk through
The crisp fall air
Missing the trees, evergreen
Your favorite
And missing the green color
In your eyes
Missing the lips
That when they took me
I couldn’t even kiss goodbye
