Nothing but a bully,
Trying to intimidate,
Think that what you want
Is the way that it should be.

The lust for booze won,
No space for me in your life,
No 12 step meetings to save
What was left of my heart.

You hector constantly,
Trying to wear me down.  
A constant challenge
To stay strong...I'll win.

The ring of gold no match,
For amber in the bottle,
The fire in my eyes,
Long has died away.

Still you think that you can call,
And waltz back into my life.
Or show up on my doorstep
Without my consent.

I think you better think again.
I'm stronger than you know.
And this battle was long over,
You just did not know 'twas true.

Laura R
1-25-03