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
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