The Addiction

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    The Addiction

    It is this craze you have
    The addiction that sticks like a bad stain
    The habit you hate but cannot stop
    The experiment that turns into a routine

    You know it is bad
    You know it is ungodly
    You know it is shameful
    You know you cannot afford to be caught at it
    But somehow you are constantly drawn towards it

    You have repented a million times
    Made a thousand promises that this time will be the last
    Even confessed it at your most intimate prayer to God
    But the habit inexorably hogs you into a vortex of more want

    What is going to become of me, you ask
    Am I normal, you ponder
    Will I ever stop, you deliberate
    Will I ever forget, you ruminate

    Conviction is not easy
    No amount of motivation will move your heart against your will
    Do not only make a decision
    Take the action
    A stitch in time saves nine
    In His palms, your freedom awaits

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    ChinaLewis commented on The Addiction

    03-31-2010

    very good and so true... really enjoyed it ChinaLewis

    Rhymer commented on The Addiction

    02-13-2010

    In his palms your freedom awaits. Well said and well written. 10 from me. You might enjoy reading Valley of Death when you have a moment.

    swiftbird2C commented on The Addiction

    07-21-2009

    Well expressed. The subjection to the Mighty is our hope, as you indicate.

    LIFECHANGES commented on The Addiction

    06-27-2009

    Wow so true...it applies to every addiction that we as humans have. WOW!!! MUCH RESPECT!!

    mboe

    06/29/2009

    Thanks for the comment Lifechnges. Thanks for the score as well....

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