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    The Wakeup Call.

    With the gratitude of having family here and the knowledge that not all families get to be together I takea moment to think on a time in my life when I thought this was the end. You could call it scared straight or awoken to a higher level. In any event this ones for those who are alone or down and out and full of doubt. Happy Holidays my friend!

    THE WAKEUP CALL

    May 18th 1997 #657

    A two month binge living on the fringe

    Fine line between sobriety and anxiety

    Wearing two difficult coats while sowing the oats

    Night after night outdoing the day before

    Along the way came a knock on my door

    A reflection of me-didn't like what I see

    Resembling an unkempt, road-weary whore

    Some things in life you simply cannot ignore

    First you take a fall-then the wakeup call

    Actions get tricky when seeking a quickie

    Not thinking clearly will cost you dearly

    Two close calls with the law -jailed nearly

    If caught I eradicate all that I sought

    Accountability takes a back seat to ego

    I didn't care as long as the drink would flow

    A wild child within the heart of the city

    Looking for a good time and seeking no pity

    Thinking all the while I was in control

    Cruising and boozing trying to fix a hole

    A little void that continues to linger

    When in denial I'll point the finger

    I'm not on trial but I'll say right here

    I took the fall and got an early wakeup call

    Reacting out of sheer fear

    Had to dry out-get my mind clear

    Giving credit to my maker for saving me

    Don't want the undertaker to ride free

    The last few days a change of heart

    Let me be the horse that carries the cart

    Unlike the jackass who lets it fall apart

    Thanks for the call

    WILLIE MARTIN

    ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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