Hss 2 Poem by Andy Caldwell

Protect your sobriety
as you did your virginity
so many years ago
for though once lost
sobriety could return
it takes much will
moment by moment
take support and effort
there is no gift
each day is earned
it is far better to resist
then fall back or slip
sobriety is not a gift
it is the hardest thing
you will ever earn
for drunk high or sober
you are loved by family
but only stone cold sober
are you a joy to be around
Protect your sobriety
because I love you
I write and share this poetry
but be sober for yourself
then take joy in family
So how may I support you
I can not walk your path
and do not know your demons
but let me do what I might do
in my small and powerless was
and forever for you I shall pray