But I'm always here waiting for you. Chicksands Thats me! Just a little brain food for everyone. Now look at you bastards, youre thinking clear, You escaped with your lives when you found your way here. The blood stains on the smothered floor. But he has trodden the paths of the outside world. I am cunning, baffling and powerful. 4 0 obj Brenda Winders, Dear Heroin By Read more about the common features of addictions. but if that's the case why can't you put down that pill With POEMS, your liver, spleen and lymph nodes may become enlarged. We get the results, we hear the diagnosis. I want only to see that your brought to your knees. For more information, please see our Once you or your members have writtenyour poems, submit them using the form below. I don't know what to do for him. I've stolen from you your sense of pride, not letting you see that you are beautiful on the inside. I am a recovering addict and thank God I have been clean since 8/2006. Change). Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. endobj So true. For now I must lie here quietly. I am with you when you feel withdrawn and when the world is cruel. So go to your meetings and pray hand in hand, for God to come save you. 6 7 Warren Court I'll embrace you in my arms and I'll never set you free, Hello, I am your Disease. This is a disease that affects you. You will see me, I am growing, and self-destruction is fading away, Only when I exist will you live To all who come in contact with me, I wish you death and I wish you suffering. When you feel fully alive, I weaken. Writing about where you come from honors your voice, your history, and your worththe rich tapestry of you that deserves to be celebrated! Addiction is not the drugs, pills, alcohol. 1971 of London wrote this while in Rehab in a bad time of her life. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It is about how much I am your disease. Omg! Cookie Notice I Am Your Recovery, Check out my most recent post! Its still a little bit of a mystery as to why one of the Visionaries is so obsessed with killing people. Share Your Story Here. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I was there for you in the good times but mostly in the bad, 3 Mar. Sharing your poem in community is a meaningful way to connect deeply with others and reveal the magic that makes you who you are. stream You just cant dismiss all the good times weve shared, When you were alone wasnt it I who appeared? While the game, with its lack of a permanent health perk, has a lot of potential for social gaming, the story is still pretty bare. Were you touched by this poem? We struggle to find the courage, the strength. While searching for answers to the unanswerable question of "Why, Why my child? To tell the 'Truth' by omission. When you feel fully alive, I weaken. If youre a support group leader, itwill also offer guidance on how you can share this resource with your group. Some people don't believe in suboxone, but I believe it saved my life. Until we meet again, All strengthen me and I work better than I thought possible, Now I must reach out to you It is only when we lose our minds and succumb to the disease that we realize the sickness is here. The title comes from the line, "My disease is this disease/This disease is my disease." The poem is actually about the self-awareness we often refer to as being aware of ourselves. I am the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction Cunning, baffling, and powerful, that's me. You said you didnt deserve to be happy. It taught me I had to work hard everyday to . My doctor was monitoring my levels and checking my urines on a regular basis. Home Addictions in general I Am Your Disease. We feel that something isn't right. I first saw it in treatment, July 13th, 1995. kH`9m>TV|(%KJ0|{K5-8uG\e/-B9zv]AV(k3[;T You don't see me, but I'm growing more powerful everyday. It is a behavior. I hate anyone who has a program! When I finally was serious about getting clean, I went to a detox and got all of the drugs (mostly heroin) out of my system I got on a suboxone maintenance program and into therapy. The I Am! So go ahead and surrender, if thats what you choose, But Im not giving up cos I cant stand to lose. I lost my own wonderful, beloved son to the disease of addiction. Our favorite lines of poetry If you have any honour, I'll strip it away, You'll lose all your hope and forget how to pray, I'll leave you in darkness, while blindly you stare, I'll reduce you to nothing and won't even care. I'm the only one who has stuck by your side. View michael-kolodziej-05aa4289s profile on LinkedIn, View 116728633839797200466s profile on Google+, Follow The Wandering Enigma on WordPress.com. I wish you suffering and death whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. This is true Grace, I will give you contentment and all I ask is commitment, When things were going wrong in your life, you invited me, You said, I DESERVE GOOD THINGS and I agreed with you, Together, we are able to create all the good things in your life, When you are fully committed to me, you will be taken seriously, Like self-destruction, I do not come uninvited I could NOT do this by myself! Ive always been there for you. Why now do you treat me like a thief. Its so sad in a way, I had big plans for you, Creating your nightmare for me was a dream, Im sure gonna miss youwe made quite a team, So please dont forget me, I wont forget you, Ill stand by your side watching all that you do, Im ready and waiting, so call if you please, I wont let you forget meI am your disease, Scan this QR code to download the app now. You need to change the way you think because our thinking too much is the problem. Ill sometimes lay silent, just waiting to strike, Whats yours becomes mine, coz I take what I like, Ill take all you own and I wont care who sees, Im your constant companion. endobj Deathloops disease is called i am your disease, a phrase coined by the games developers in order to prevent players from taking it too personally. Change). 5 0 obj It took a VERY, VERY long time to finally realize I had a problem and I could not fix myself on my own. My son recently had a major back surgery done. I've been clean 11 years 10 months and 7 days. I am your disease. Also, subscribe/follow me to find out more! I am your disease, and you are the disease that needs to be eradicated. I am your disease. So many have chosen me over reality and peace. This resource will walk youthrough writing your own poem, making it simple and accessible. I come in many forms, and shapes, and size You've been fighting this battle all alone. How to survive life with a drug addict, whether he or she is your mom, dad, brother, sister, husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, friend, son or daughter. But today Im real angryyou want to know why? I Hate meetingsI Hate higher powersI Hate anyone who has a program. I tried anything and everything I could get could get my hands on. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But you say youve surrendered so what can I do. You know who I am, youve called me your friend, I want only to see that youre brought to your knees. I live in another state. You dont have to be a poet to participate! To all who come in contact with me, I wish you suffering and death. I wouldn't be here today with the dedication to my own sobriety at periods of my life. Selena Odom, Sunshine After Rain By Every pore, Unaware the alcoholic's. Truth is the Master of Manipulation, Trained by the characteristics of his disease. - SoberRecovery; I Am Your Disease: The Many Faces of Addiction; Amazon.co.uk:Customer reviews: I Am Your Disease Usually the addict has to hit his rock bottom to get help. I feel like if he doesn't get help, drugs are going to kill him. I'll invade all your thoughts, I'll take hostage your soul I'll become your new master, in total control I am smarter than you and I am in control, I cant function in the manner I am accustomed to. Until we meet again, I wish you continued suffering and death. Once you or your members have writtenyour poems, submit them using the form below. Check out my most recent post! Your email address will not be published. For many years I've urged folks to read, "I am Your Disease " as that poem succinctly defines the power of addiction by personifying the disease. All stories are moderated before being published. Then one day I was saved by my mum; she came and understood I needed to get my life back on track. poem is a tool that invites you to get curious and creative, exploring your whole selfwho you are, where you . . I've now got the respect of my family, but most of all my children who are adults now. It literally means that the game is for you, the player, to have a constant, ongoing experience of the disease as you try to take care of it. Common Mistakes: the word "i" should be capitalized, "u" is not a word, and "im" is spelled "I'm" or "I am". Allow me to introduce myself! Required fields are marked *. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Privacy Policy. You think that youre stronger or smarter this time, There isnt a mountain or hill you cant climb. I am your disease. Sobriety, for me, was the #1 priority in life. The poem helped me understand how sick this disease is,"cunning, baffling, powerful!" I underestimated my disease for many years. Ill invade all your thoughts, Ill take hostage your soul, Ill become your new master, in total control, Ill maim your emotions, Ill run the whole game, Till your entire existence is crippled with shame, When you call me I come, sometimes in disguise, Quite often Ill take you by total surprise, But take you I will, and just as youve feared, Ill want only to hurt you, with no mercy spared, If you have your own family, Ill see its destroyed, Ill steal every pleasure in life youve enjoyed, Ill not only hurt you, Ill kill if I please, Im your worst living nightmare, I am your disease, I bring self destruction, but still you cant tell, Ill sweep you through heaven, then drop you in hell, And then when I catch you, you wont even know, Ill sometimes lay silent, just waiting to strike, Whats yours becomes mine, cuz I take what I like, Ill take all you own and I wont care who sees, Im your constant companion I am your disease, If you have any honor, Ill strip it away, Youll lose all your hope and forget how to pray, Ill leave you in darkness, while blindly you stare, Ill reduce you to nothing, and wont even care, So, dont take for granted my powers sublime, Ill bend and Ill break you, time after time, Ill crumble your world with the greatest of ease, Im that madman inside youI am your disease. Poems that confront the mystery of ailing health, diseases, treatments, healing, and dying. You have to choose me, So many have chosen me to find reality and peace, More than you love me Zoom info Click here for zoom meeting Meeting ID:910 6756 5136 Password: none, Zoom info for Dawn Patrol Click here for zoom meeting Meeting ID 947 1322 414 Password: none, In person held at the club and Zoom Zoom info Click here for zoom meeting Meeting ID:910 6756 5136 Password: none, In person at the club and Zoom. I hate your higher power. So take comfort in knowing, Im waiting right here, But next time around, youd better beware. I would love to see them write a letter of introduction to their recovery. poem is a chance to honor that, to see yourself in your fullness. I'm from Alabama and I'm looking for help for my son. Organomegaly is abnormally large organs. I'll take everything you got and still want something more First, download theI AM! Poem Toolkit. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. you want to know why? I love it when I make you so numb, And then when I catch you, you won't even know. I am your friend My name is "Your Disease." I am your friend. When you wanted to die, didnt you call on me? So dont take for granted my powers sublime, Ill bend and Ill break you, time after time. I love to make you cry. All other content on this website is Copyright 2006-2023 FFP Inc. All rights reserved. I lost my children to welfare. All I ask for in return is long term suffering. I never understood why the addicts I loved couldn't just stop until I went through it myself. I'm your disease - a poem by Dali - All Poetry I'm your disease Sighing at the taste of your bound humiliation, drawing salt from your eyes leaving trails of lost encounters savours a familiar pleasure I'd forgotten all about. I hate anyone who has a program. Nelly Barnes, My Master By People dont take me seriously. 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