Friends of Bill W.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme

January 4
THE BOAT

On my ride home from work there's a boat stuck between two trees
In the middle of a horse pasture
Next to a riverbed so dry it's filled with grass.
I think the boat is me.

I feel for the boat every time I see it.
Turned on edge, waiting for a river which doesn't exist anymore
And may never exist again
Placed on edge for protection, not comfort. ....

Not seeing my purpose in life is a theme in my life
Truth is, I don't want to face the fact, I might float away
Even though I'm supported by two big trees
Even though there is a tall fence around me. ....

Completely in spite of the fact
THERE IS NO WATER
My Higher Power loves me.
I AM THE BOAT

Post on my birthday. Jan. 4

I have loved "The Boat" for years. And seeing the actual boat that promted it in NJ was amazing.

Thanks for keeping the light on. Getting close to my other celebration of Jan. 7 and being around other program members last night, young and old, I know how precious this One Day At a Time is. I remember getting sober 12,416 days ago one day at a time like it was yesterday.

33 years , 11 months and 29 days later, I am the same person, but with a soul that's healthy, alive and well. So glad to be sober, and a beacon for those stlll out there and a lifesaver to those hanging on by that slim rope.