Hi Jean:

Glad to see you back on the boards at least for a while. How about one covering the entire addiction syndrome simply titled "Addiction". This was actually inspired by a segment of a talk show where they were talking about those who developed serious addictions to another person.


ADDICTION

c1999 Brian Beecher


Although past hurts can be quite hard
For you to forgive and forget
Doing so can allow you to make a fresh start

Even though conditions are in flux
You try to look for ways to move on
Yet memories are compromising your style of living

And the addiction consumes your soul
And you feel that you cannot let go
Although you tell yourself
You are going to get stronger
But the bill’s come due and
Cannot be put off any longer
You’ve got to try to move on it
Cannot be put off any longer

You may be able to find a few
Creative ways to fill the gap
Lack of willpower is a definite drawback

A social advance may be refused
A new venture may not be forthcoming
Still you may go out and let the compliments flow freely

And the addiction consumes your soul
And you feel that you cannot let go
Although you tell yourself
You are going to get stronger
But the bill’s come due and
Cannot be put off any longer
You’ve got to try to move on it
Cannot be put off any longer

You leave the one you’re with
And then it hits you
When the one you’re consumed with
Tells you you’re too big a risk
You’re told you’re too big a risk



So you start out on your new path
And all the while you are told
Set your sights high and rewards will likely follow

And yet you are rarely satisfied
With routine or ordinary results
You’re reminded success depends largely on your effort

And the addiction consumes your soul
And you feel that you cannot let go
Although you tell yourself
You are going to get stronger
But the bill’s come due and
Cannot be put off any longer
You’ve got to try to move on it
Cannot be put off any longer

You’ve got to try to move on it
Cannot be put off any longer