Acceptance

This year has been hell for me
I thought I was having a good time.
I destroyed myself and many things
as I ignored the danger signs.

I left myself and my family
for a drug that made me escape.
It took a part of me away
and left me in bad shape.

I’m sorry doesn’t mean much
when you’ve caused somebody pain.
I can only change myself now
and own which I am to blame.

I gave up drugs for rehab
in search for a clean life.
To repair what I had broken
and a chance to make it right.

The road here might be long and hard
but it’s worth the lessons learned.
The drugs, sex and relationships
were things that got me burned.

I know now I can face myself
and accept who I am today.
Better days are just ahead
one step at a time each day.