Shivering.
I’m doing this
For my family.
I just need some . . .
Sweating.
I’m doing this
For my wife.
I just need some . . .
Aching.
I’m doing this
For my children.
I just need some . . .
Pacing.
I’m doing this
For my health.
I just need some . . .
Waking.
I’m doing this
For my liver;
And my kidneys;
And my heart;
And my brain;
And I just need some . . .
Begging.
Please!
I just need some . . .
Take these.
Not what I need.
I just need some . . .
Moaning.
Listen to me.
I just need some . . .
I . . .
. . . Need . . .
. . . . . . Some . . .
Re . . .
. . . hab . . .
. . . . . . il . . .
. . . . . . . . . it . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . a . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tion.
They say
It takes . . .
. . . twenty . . .
. . . . . . eight . . .
. . . . . . . . . days . . .
To detox;
And to break a habit;
And to form new habits.
Take these.
Not what I need.
I just need some . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HELP!
Harcourt 51 
Amazing, Michael.
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Thank you, Ann. I am pleased to say that this has not come from personal experience. Sadly, though, I have watched others go through this process.
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I was wondering if you had some sort personal knowledge, because the writing was so immediate, so real. Thanks, Michael.
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One more hour!
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That must be how it feels.
Thanks for the comment.
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I know that’s how I felt when I quit smoking cigarettes. The body’s desire was different from my heart’s goal. I thank God I’ve never relapsed within these 8 years. The struggle and withdrawal, experienced each day, was too intense and overpowered the thought of going back.
Powerful write…. especially for those that can relate.
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Thank you, Liza. I was worried that I had not fully understood the feelings.
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Every Wednesday and Friday I watch a group of men and women walk into a room for a meeting. I give thanks that I’ve not been down that road. Strong words, Michael.
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Thank you, Audrey. I also am pleased that I have not had this experience. But it is still painful watching others go through it.
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Yes, so painful. You captured it.
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compassion for yourself, and all ancestors in every cell of your body.
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I’d like to think that. Thanks for reading.
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interesting way to put it
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Thank you
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it reads exactly as i imagine the two-sided struggle to be.
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Thank you, Beth. I never want to find out first hand, but I would like to be able to empathize with those I may be able to help.
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i completely agree.
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Loved it.
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Thanks David. Much appreciated.
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Well done, Michael.
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Thank you, Skye. I’m working on my empathy.
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It seems you are doing well with it. 🙂
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Thank you.
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Oh wow! *following*
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Thanks Kylie. I’m glad you approve. 🙂
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