The 8th Promise of AA says, "Self-seeking will slip away." The death of my active alcoholism brought me to a place filled with shame, guilt, and loneliness. No longer did I want to be the center of attention, nor did I want to be larger then life itself. In fact, when I first sobered up all I wanted to do was crawl under a rock and hoped that everyone would forget how selfish I had become...
The Death Of Fame
wanted glory... wanted fame
that would earn me respect
wanted friends... wanted money
that would bring me love
everything done for power
that would bring me acceptance
arrogance and intimidation
would produce your fear
surrender first brought shame
that gave me regrets
defeated... wondering how to go on
I knew I couldn't survive on my own
slowly... I came out of hiding
and saw how selfish
life had become
wondered... could things change
selfishness faded away
my kingdom crumble
when amends were made
and spirituality replaced death
Thoughts from Authors Den...
ReplyDeleteReviewed by Barbara Henry 9/3/2009
Dave,
This poem is thought provoking and powerful.
I think it bares the speaker's soul and lets his readers get a glimpse of his humility,his new power.
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks 8/17/2009
Your honesty and courage permeates your poetic message, Dave. Bless you in what you have accomplished.
Reviewed by John Flanagan 8/17/2009
Dave,
If we can empty ourselves of wants we fill with a new dimension; I admire your honesty and courage.