| WELCOME to the 4th Edition |
| ALCOHOLIC REPRIEVE |
| "A NEW FREEDOM" |
| A new freedom has come upon this soul. As the sun rises this morning, I can feel the cool breeze on my face. The birds are chirping to the song I listen too on my walk-man with plugs in my ears. It so happens that the tune is "Free Bird" by Lynard Skynayd. The beat goes on as I stride on a walk through another day of existence. My life is great, now that I have found the power greater than thyself. All I have to do is take the advice for the peace and serenity I have found. I am at ease with each moment. Feeling no pain or depression, I act on total patience I have developed. My life today is truly on borrowed time. I'm alive to witness that living is beautiful. Continuing to walk on this gorgeous day in October, I witness the true color of the autumn foliage. Blessed to be able to comprehend the surrounding as I now listen to "Turn the Page" knowing that the winter season is in reach, living here in God's country the UP of Michigan. On reaching the outskirts of town I veer onto a gravel road head-ed for a forest of pines and cedar. Witnessing on the face of a hill to my left the massive colors of dying leaves. Understanding that death results in everlasting peace and serenity. At the foot of this hill, I come upon a path, start climbing, twisting and turning around trees and large boulders. Listening to Neil Young sing "Hey, Hey, My, My," as I trudge upward observing the cool breeze slapping the rainbow color leaves off branches of oak, birch, and hemlock trees. The sound of the wild and all of nature can be heard over the music from my plugs in my ears. Reaching the summit, the highest point of the hill, I glare into the blue sky above in wonder of this gracious feeling that rides down my spine. Sitting upon a fallen log to catch my breath, the sound of U2 spills the words of this is a beautiful day, enjoying the moment and don't let it get away. Turning to my right, I overlook the small town down below and see flying above the tallest building of five stories the colors red, white, and blue. The American flag waving in the air that stands for freedom. Then looking up to witness in the sky above a bald eagle gliding with the wind. I know now that I have dearly found a new freedom from depression, alcohol, and drugs. The hope, peace, and serenity of this day are with me. "I'm Your Captain" by Grand Funk now sounds into my mind of contentment. Bingocliff 11/30/01 |
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