So I Drank

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So I Drank

I was sad...so I drank to stop the tears
I was afraid...so I drank to calm my fears
I was angry...so I drank to quell my rage
I was trapped...so I drank to escape my cage
I was shy...so I drank to socialize
I was ashamed...so I drank for a disguise
I was stressed...so I drank to be serene
I was trusting...so I drank to make me mean
I was worthless...so I drank to be someone
I was bored..so I drank to have some fun
I was lonely...so I drank to have a friend
I was dying...but I drank until the end.

Now I see what I should have done instead
If I had, perhaps I'd not now be dead.

Too late for me, but I hope not so for you
Heed my words, this is just what you should do:

Say a prayer when your heart's about to break
Talk to God, it will ease that heavy ache
Face your fears, they will lessen when you do
Talk it out, there are friends there just for you
Free your soul of the burdens it does bear
You're unique,,. no one like YOU anywhere!
Think clear thoughts - it's amazing how you'll feel
Love yourself when you're sober - cause that's REAL!

So, my friend, maybe my sad tale has done
something to bring healing to someone

Life holds so much beauty one can't see
if they are addicts,
just
like
me

written by ~ Lori - 1999