People’s recovery is different (A.A. Poem)

​People come in all types,
And characteristics do vary,
After all none of us can be the same, 
We can have similar traits but all we have is today.

Recovery is like that, 
Some adopt the programme of 12 steps and AA after treatment,
But we need to keep reminding ourselves we only have today, 
Nothing else matters as God decides our future, the principle is a strong hold to keep you at bay.

We are addicts after all, 
We no longer need to put ourselves down, 
There is a higher power moving towards us, we need to focus on that, otherwise we will drown.

Some people don’t make it
Some people go back and think it will be alright, 
The programme of the steps and the A.A. Meetings will hold you tight
The first step forward is the start of a spiritual and humble fight.

Jason
11th July 2026

Moan vs prayer and training ✍🏽❤️

​You can’t do both by the way
If you pray there is a blessing which removes moaning 
I am not on this earth to complain or also start groaning.

A prayer is a lift 
Moaning is seldomly done,
It’s criticism to our souls and people around,
Praying is a tool that puts your feet on the ground. 

Praying is the way
It’s easier than that moan which from time to time needs to be done,
But don’t make the latter your default, as prayer is the victory that has already been won.

So I’ll stick to prayer
I’ll rather ‘turn the other cheek and serve”
This is a life worth living, there I’ll sit still and observe. 

Jason - Alcoholic (579 days sober) 
11th July 2026

Samaritians

​When I feel low
These people lift my soul, 
It takes a unique individual to let you speak the sadness in your heart
And wanting that feeling to simply depart. 

Samaritans
These are angels that protect your heart,
They help manage your feelings, which all feels lost 
As you wondered what contributed this falling at an almighty cost. 

The lift my spirit for simply listening to this broke soul
Thinking there is nothing in life that can be recaptured or whole. 

It takes a special person to be attentive and caring 
And when I was told once ‘we may not know you, but we do care’.
 
Samaritans are a blessing 
And Samaritans are my Angels who have been there time and time again, 
If you ever need to release your thoughts when you reach a stand still
Remember there are these people, who are humble and everso real.

“116123, the best telephone number you will ever call. Angels on lifes terms”
Jason
10th July 2026

Addict I am..but recovery has allowed me to grow.

​Recovering is the place I shall always be 
CBT methods, that is Cognitive Behaviour therapy to you and I,
CBT work for many but for me personally I release a sigh.

But I won’t knock it as it helps others, 
It’s about faith for me, as public health statistics often shudder. 

Recovery is the point for me,
I felt hopeless and wasn’t able to flee, 
I wanted to end it, that’s how close it got…
I didn’t feel I was able to give life a worthy shot.

People giving advice which caused triggers
I was a frail soul, as the taste in my both crave something much more bitter.

Yet I am trying, and today is all I can hold onto, 
yes, I want more, but my human fragilities never win, 
I need an almighty faith in my higher power, as other actions I wont’ need to bring in.

Jason - Alcoholic (578 days sober)
10th July 2026

Humble your heart… today

​Humble your heart
Pray first and let the higher power set,
we are waiting for you to seek and find
Generally until we see the Father you could be blind. 

I won’t throw the word ‘God’ down your throat, 
I just pray for you as peace is what I crave, 
I have always been in a struggle through my own faults which I thought I braved. 

I try to be at peace
I am trying Lord, I really am, 
i know you forgive me but that is struggle
I get myself into a predicament and a muddle. 

I humble my thinking
I humble my way forth, 
I cry and then raise my smile,
I spoke to someone, which I needed to invest time.. that took a while. 

Today I look to a new beginning
The same feeling won’t always appear, 
I need my faith to be instilled in me, as the days ahead I shan’t possess no fear.

Jason
10th July 2026

Highs and Lows.

​You just go with that feeling 
As you are never too far away from God,
You need him always close, well that is what I feel
I know my heart belongs to the Father, that’s where I shall heal.

I am sad but that soon will leave my heart
I am a ‘work in progress’ so Lord! Where do I start?

I am working on myself
I am praying each day,
I know I shall fall short, as my tears shan’t have the final say.

I am blessed and loved 
I am scared but not terrified,
I try to win because God is there
I suppose the light shining can attribute a stare.

Today is a blessing 
Tomorrow is a mystery 
Yesterday was history, so move forward and find your way
Look for the positives in yourself, as prayers never go away.

Jason
10th July 2026

Wimbledon 2026

​the business end of the of the second  week,
Who shall prevail and believe in themselves on this journey they reach their peak?

It’s about strength of character 
It’s not about ‘they did well’ it’s about all guts and all out for glory,
As those remaining athletes time are rewriting their piece of the story.

Ace or break points to defend 
The champion needs self belief, 
Look at that young man Fery, his steeliness, fire and aim
He is on par with Zverev, Djokovic and Sinner;
Why not him to be the overall winner?

Today is a victory 
And it’s one match at a time,
This years’ Wimbledon has been delightful, a perfect peace of artistry for which no time piece can ever refine.

“Second week at Wimbledon”
Jason
10th July 2026