Sitting upon the doorstep
Of my new life
An inkling of fear
Mixes with the tears
Breathe In
Breathe Out
I can do this
Standing at the door
Softly rapping
Bottle and carton
Left on the floor
I lifted myself up
I want to live
For something more
I see the knob turn
Opening me to options
I had rejected before
I stumbled at first
Still a little unsure
As I left
My self destructive ways
But I am ready
I am not going to sit this one out
I want more than just okay
And I am not giving up now
I am all set for this journey
I am ready for the ride
I am living now
Not going to be left behind
Author notes
I am not quite sure if this is what you are looking for but this was what i went through and what I did. I recently quit smoking, drinking, cutting etc. I let god in my life. I helped myself but not all on my own. I didn't open the door I walked toward I made the first few steps and was helped along the way. I am in no way saying I am done with this journey but I am getting there and understanding I can't and don't have to do this one on my own.
Written July 12th, 2006
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- Life Changing Decisions by Veronica Leigh.
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This is beautiful and very helpful. I am so glad for you that you are ok and that you found God. Bravo! That always makes me happy to hear something like that! Anyway, beautiful poem. Thank you so much! Best of luck to yoU!
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