{"id":6348,"date":"2010-03-18T13:38:58","date_gmt":"2010-03-18T19:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/?p=6348"},"modified":"2010-03-18T13:38:58","modified_gmt":"2010-03-18T19:38:58","slug":"poem-one-too-many","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/features\/poetry\/poem-one-too-many\/","title":{"rendered":"POEM: One too many"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The pain and anguish that you bear<\/p>\n

Cannot be solved by drinking a beer<\/p>\n

Some see it as only enjoying life<\/p>\n

But oftentimes it\u2019s pain inside.<\/p>\n

Adding on to that single drink<\/p>\n

Only grows faster than you think<\/p>\n

Before you continue just stop for a while<\/p>\n

And ask yourself if it\u2019s worth the while.<\/p>\n

The pain you feel seems to be a lonely load<\/p>\n

But my friend as an alcoholic you increase that load<\/p>\n

On your spouse and children you impact<\/p>\n

That it gets so out of hand, result, a heart attack.<\/p>\n

You might say you\u2019ll stop when ready<\/p>\n

But with a hold on you, brother, sorry<\/p>\n

So before crossing that tempting line<\/p>\n

Think now because you have the time.<\/p>\n

If the burden you bear is too much to carry<\/p>\n

Seek help my friend, don\u2019t you tarry<\/p>\n

Your pastor, your teacher, your doctor, your nurse<\/p>\n

Their help you can seek before the hearse.<\/p>\n

Remember that God is part of the mix<\/p>\n

Rely upon Him your pain He\u2019ll fix<\/p>\n

Trust in Him and He\u2019ll provide<\/p>\n

The help you need to see you by.
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\n– Justina V. John<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The pain and anguish that you bear Cannot be solved by drinking a beer Some see it as only enjoying life But oftentimes it\u2019s pain inside. 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