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    Sober Woman: A Poem

    She cleans her kitchen
    Grateful; proud
    It was a good meal
    Everyone laughed
    And she did not repeat herself
    Or get too silly.

    She sets up the coffee for tomorrow
    And doesn't spill
    Any at all.

    She turns out the lights
    Then goes upstairs
    Steady; strong
    No need to hold the rail.

    She kisses her sleeping children
    No shame
    Heart full
    No fear
    Eyes full
    True joy.

    She sees them
    Loves them
    Breathes in the soft warm smell
    Of their freshly washed hair
    And she thanks God.
    Lingers a moment
    Then turns to care for herself.
    Brushes, flosses, washes
    Moisturizes
    Smiles at the mirror.


    She tucks in
    To clean sheets
    Warm husband
    Solid, kind
    And not angry with her.

    They read a while
    Focused; clear.
    He reaches for her
    And her body is alive
    Healthy; passionate; present
    Then peaceful sleep.

    In the morning
    A moment's fear
    Born of habit.
    Then she remembers:
    "No, I didn't."
    "No, I'm not".
    She smiles
    And starts
    Another day.

    By Sarasmiles
    "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)
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    #2
    Sober Woman: A Poem

    How lovely!!

    Thank you so much!:l

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      #3
      Sober Woman: A Poem

      Perfect description of what we can look forward to when we take our lives back from alcohol. This truly touched me. Thank you!

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        #4
        Sober Woman: A Poem

        Words to live by

        Sara,

        What a beautiful poem. Can we not all relate? How foolish we feel the next day when we've been too silly or our kids have said "You told me that last night!! Don't you remember?"

        To walk without stumbling, check on kids with total recall that they are safe...upstairs to hubby who is not mad...making coffee in the morning without a hangover or shaking, nervous hands...and then the best part...the morning after, so quick (as you said," born of habit, out of fear") to cringe for a moment thinking "What did I do, what did I say?" only to remember that you're not living a nightmare anymore. You've taken back your life and it's all a sweet dream from here.

        Sweet poem sweet Sara.
        Thanks for sharing.

        :l
        Eve11
        "Control your destiny or somebody else will"

        ~Jack Welsh~:h

        God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Author unknown, :thumbs:

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          #5
          Sober Woman: A Poem

          What a wonderful poem Sara! Right on the money for me too.

          Thanks!!!!

          DG
          Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
          Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

          One day at a time.

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            #6
            Sober Woman: A Poem

            That is beautiful Sara - thanks for sharing! :h
            ​​Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our mind ~ Bob Marley ~ Redemption Song

            AUGUST 9, 2009

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              #7
              Sober Woman: A Poem

              Thank you everyone...That makes me feel good.
              "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)

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                #8
                Sober Woman: A Poem

                Thank's Sara. That is beautiful. Wow, is that you these day's? x

                'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

                Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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                  #9
                  Sober Woman: A Poem

                  I love it!
                  That was beautifully written Sara.
                  Thanks for sharing:-)
                  "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

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                    #10
                    Sober Woman: A Poem

                    Sarasmiles, thank you for the wonderful poem. It expresses exactly the peace and joy found in everyday life when you stay AF. I loved how you talked about all the senses, smell, touch, etc. IT filled me with joy.
                    Redhibiscus
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                      #11
                      Sober Woman: A Poem

                      Guitarista;803365 wrote: Thank's Sara. That is beautiful. Wow, is that you these day's? x
                      It is! It makes me wonder, why would I ever drink again?

                      Thank you Red Hibuscus and Deebee. May we all find joy in every day and through all our sober senses!
                      "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)

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                        #12
                        Sober Woman: A Poem

                        Very, Very nice!! :goodjob:
                        :thanks:
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                        NF since June 1, 2008
                        AF since September 28, 2008
                        DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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                        :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                        5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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                        The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                          #13
                          Sober Woman: A Poem

                          Sara, you articulate the feelings of being AF in a very lovely way.

                          Thanks

                          B
                          Proud to be SLIGHTLY SLOVENLY.:wavin:


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                            #14
                            Sober Woman: A Poem

                            what a perfect description of the simple joys of sobriety!

                            thanks for sharing sara

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                              #15
                              Sober Woman: A Poem

                              "In the morning
                              A moment's fear
                              Born of habit."

                              I really like that line, it nailes how I feel almost every morning.
                              Thanks!
                              Keep on keeping on!

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