An addict, alone, in a bar #100creativedays Day 38

"I'm sitting on the edge of a ledge.
An addict
In a bar
On Long Street
I've had the kind of day
That people claim a drink will fix
But for me it won't fix anything
A dealer asked me what I was looking for
I said "my brother"
Now as I sit alone
The smell of second hand bourbon
Strong in the air
Bono tells me
that he still hasn't found what he's looking for
Man
If Bono hasn't found it
How am I supposed to?
I am strong though
Brother made sure that I was sturdy
On my feet
Determined of mind
I am loved
I am saved
That's how I can sit here
An addict
In a bar
On Long St
Alone
And
Determinedly sober."

Sharon Paine 30.05.2014 (34 weeks sober)