My Two Step

My Two Step

This was written in response to the Twelve Steps of AA programs.  There was a time in my life I attended various Twelve Step programs, from AA to NA to Codependents Anonymous and Survivors Anonymous.  I had listened to the stories and drew what I needed from them.  However, the relationship wasn't reciprocal because I didn't want to share.  My mistake but I was suffering from extreme shyness and on guard with my need for privacy.  I believe in one principle of the Twelve Steps, which is to make amends when warranted.  

Also, the Serenity Prayer runs through my mind from time to time and most recently, the last line to "Let Go and Let God."  Here is the prayer:  

God grant me the serenity 

to accept the things I cannot change; 

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference. 

Anger, stress and frustration 

riddled by misinterpretation.

Down with depression. 

Down with obsession.

All have lessons to learn, 

just give and take a turn.

Conjure the tears. 

Conquer the fears.

The spirit must unload 

the soul slowly unfolds.

Free the sad Queen of tarts. 

Free the drum beating heart.

Enter the door to knowledge 

go above and beyond college.

Listen to the streets. 

Listen to the beats.

Into a tunnel for the unblinded 

revealing worlds unsighted.

See the kindred spirits. 

See those who feel it.

Giving respite for the weary 

eyes tired and bleary.

Watch them share. 

Watch them care.

Bodies moving in slow motion 

paced by one love devotion.

Take a chance. 

Take a dance.

Love the beats and pulses 

as the heart and mind converges.

Close your lies. 

Close you eyes.

The sound can patch up fences 

so no more sitting on benches.

Breathe in the air. 

Breathe uncompared.