As We See It

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My sponsor pointed out that if I didn't spend more than I earned, I
wouldn't be in debt. That was bad enough! But then she said, "and
people who pay their bills don't have bill collectors calling them!"

Y'know, I coulda' gone a whole lifetime without hearing that stuff!
Welllllllllllllllllll, maybe not!

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It has been my experience that someday's my brain is that kid on the
scooter going around and around and around and around and . . . . but
what helps is when I have contact with another alcoholic (and they
don't even have to be sober!)

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So, you've been around for quite awhile
Hoping to spread AA
You've worked like hell since you first came in
But, what did you do today?

I heard your pitch. It was kind of long.
But your really told them how
You worked the steps in '76,
But how are you working them now?

Do you still get up from a soft, warm bed
When someone is in trouble?
Do you grab a coat and your Big Book
and get there on the double?

Have you forgotten the early times,
When YOU were sort of new?
Maybe you've been around so long,
That AA is old hat to you.

Maybe you're one of those senior saints,
Sober and satisfied.
Have you forgotten when YOU were sick,
And when you **** near died?

Maybe I shouldn't bring this up,
Maybe you're too blase.
But just for the heck of it, partner,
What did you do TODAY?

Have you been around so cockeyed long,
That you leave it to Harry or Sam?
'Cause you're not your brother's keeper,
Or you just don't give a ****.

Maybe that show is on tonight,
Or maybe your favorite game.
What the heck if the guy is sick ---
He's only himself to blame!

Well, mister, you have a perfect right,
to work your own AA
And I know you will do it your way ---
No matter what I say.

But tonight, before you go to bed,
Just look in the mirror and pray
I think you and your HP know the answer to
What did you do today?

Anonymous.

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"I used to say I didn't have blackouts . . . turns out I just didn't
remember them!"