Finally Free

Finally Free

A Poem by Briana O'Connor
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A poem about my battle from an active drunk to a recovering, spiritual being.

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A love insincere,

I felt it...

When you were near.

You held me so tightly,

A grip..

Most frightening.

I clawed at your hands,

Attempted...

To resist your demands.

I longed to break free,

To be rid of misery.

Alas...

A breeze reached my soul.

Inspiring me...

To fight your control.

Diagnosed with Alcoholism...

Providing a key...

An escape...

From your narcissism.

A love surrounding me...

I listened to the herd.

Experience, strength and hope...

Lingered in every word.

Hopeless no more,

I chose another door.

I walked through it with hope,

Sent my sins away...

In an envelope

Recovery...

Has set me free.

Allowing me…

To just sit back and be.

One day at a time,

I'm not afraid of the climb.

“Let go and let God”...

Joining the rest of the squad.

Together we stand,

Forever in God’s command.

© 2015 Briana O'Connor


Author's Note

Briana O'Connor
Please feel free to be as constructively honest as you wish. Any suggestions or corrections are much appreciated. Do not rate or review based on opinion or subject of this piece. If you would like the favor returned please send me a read request or a message with the piece you wish for me to review! Happy writing :D

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Powerful words you have here, Briana.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Powerful and good words.
"To just sit back and be.
One day at a time,
I'm not afraid of the climb.
“Let go and let God”..."
I agree. One day at a time to find proper place and we need faith and good friend to make the journey happen. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


This was cool. At first I thought it might be an abusive relationship, but it turned out to be a different kind of abusive relationship than what I expected. I like how you personified alcohol, and it is admirable that you were able to break free from such a prison. Both of my parents are in AA, and it really saved their lives.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

It's truly a blessing in my life! Thank you for your kind words.
amen. Being able to stand on ones own is freedom indeed. This poem speaks to that well

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

thank you :D
Nicely written and empowering poem! Keep it up!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

thank you so much :D
A inspiration write, PL. Thank you for sharing … I am sure it will help inspire many to great health.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

thank you very much for your kind words.
Breaking free of the chains that bind us, whether it's addiction or situations, is the most difficult of gates to scale on the road of life.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

that it is. thank you for taking the time to read.
MomzillaNC

10 Years Ago

You're welcome.
Must have been a tough one to write but its a part of your recovery and puts into words the struggle you must have went through, so glad to see you one with God now, sets you free :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

I am too. my life took a change for the better when I got sober.2 and a half years later i've never .. read more
R Smith

10 Years Ago

you are most welcome :)
I am still recovering and somehow I can connect it too myself...

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

when it comes to addiction i will always be recovering, but i can recover sober, happy, joyous and f.. read more
Real love should make you feel free not make you feel like you are wrapped in chains… Nice writing.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Briana O'Connor

10 Years Ago

thank you very much for taking the time to read.

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Added on September 16, 2014
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Briana O'Connor

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