A thank you note in the form of a poem to Alcohocs Anonomous speakers. |
OUR HUMBLE HEROES From near and from far you come to share your stories of hurt and pain You say that you’ve come because you care through the snow the sleet and the rain At first your words, they bounce right off I’m just tryin’ not to hear You’re different from me, you’re weak, you’re soft, you won’t see me drop a tear Then suddenly! ...like a brick on my head You touch nerves I’ve never felt. The wall that I’ve built, those lies that I’ve said, slowly they all start to melt “How can this be?” I hear myself say, we’re from worlds and worlds apart That story you’ve brought to us today Has just grabbed a hold of my heart You’ve showed me a truth I’ve not wanted to see, now my tears have started to flow The name’s not the same, but the story’s of me I wonder, “Just how did you know?” By the time that you’re done, I’m totally drained Don’t know when I’ve felt this damn good! I’ve a long way to go to get my mind trained But you’ve showed me just how that I could… “12 magic steps is the way to your peace” You say with a gleam in your eye “For your pain and suffering to cease”… You tell me to let my past die! |