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he fought a battle he could never win
a vicious cycle he was in
he tried many ways to stay in control
but eventually alcohol would take its toll

loss of friends and family
he was blind to what they’d see
no longer able to play his games
he was alone… filled with shame

pride was gone when surrender came
after that his life was never the same
he began to smile again
and made amends to long lost friends

he was grateful for what he believed
a Higher Power he would receive
as best he could he dealt with the past
and found humility… at long last

he was spiritually sound
when he was laid in the ground
his mind was crystal clear
when he awoke… shedding tears

the sky was bright…
when he saw a figure in the light
he fell to his knees
pleading for forgiveness… please

“Stand up, my son,
your battle is done.”
“You have won your war,
come on through Heaven’s door.”

“You died sober and have been blessed,
it’s time to enjoy your eternal rest.”
“Forget the Hell you’ve been through,
because, My child,  I’ve always loved you.”
A couple of months ago I receive an e-mail from a lady in upstate New York, whose brother recently passed
away.  He was a recovering alcoholic and she was wondering if there was a poem about alcoholics going to
heaven... because they had already spent their time in hell.

I do believe this statement.  Yes, it's a hell we created, but it's a hell filled with a lot of pain, depression,
isolation, and many unknown fears.

A favorite saying of mine is, "Religion is for people scared of going to hell, while spirituality is for people
who've been in hell."  I know what hell is.  And I don't care about the after life.  If I can stay out of hell in this life
the next life, will take car of itself.

The poem I wrote for her is below.  I liked it so much I decided to make a video of it, which is first.  Hope you
enjoy it.
Heaven awaits for the alcoholic or the addict...
                                    
                                    they've already spent their time in hell