In My Life

I've never been a common man, to those who viewed my life
I've known a grief, that few men have, of death, of fear and strife
I faced a war, and came back home, to find more problems there
Disgraced, lost in addiction, and no one seemed to care

I suffered through addiction, and troubles that it brought
But won against my demons, from lessons I was taught
I found that it don't change your life, it only helps you cope
It would have been much easier, surrendering to dope!

I've never wished to harm a man, who'd given me no cause
Or turned my back upon a friend, who asked me for a pause
I've always tried to do what's right, and steer away from wrong
Tried to teach my kids the same, so they would grow up strong

I've known a life of sacrifice, but had my pleasures too
Tried to live my life with pride, no matter what i do
Troubles tried to sway me, and keep me from my goal
Those I learned to deal with too, it taught me to be bold

I've always tried to share a smile, no matter how I felt
Even through my hardships, and things that I was dealt
I learned that all my troubles, were from choices I had made
Always tried to do my best, no matter how it played

In life, I learned humility, sacrifice and pride
The values that allow you to emerge the other side
Making me a decent man, that most are glad to know
The rest I'll try to understand, and make up as I go

you are absolutely amazing Ken...

there is no amount of money
that could even 'slightly' be able
to measure up to your priceless worth

Long may you run ..my dear, dear friend

(((Vanessa))) my sweet, sweet friend I wish you love, peace and smiles for all your days

I could not say it better than Rapunzel already did.

Thanks for sharing, once again.

Thank you ((Britty)) you are a dear

Good one!

Thanks polson my friend... it took a lot of duct tape to hold it all together at times

(((( Ken )))))

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh the more i read,, the more i see the beauty within,,, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh i so enjoy coming home to see your heart grace these pages

Ahhhhhh .... the resilience of the human spirit ... I love it

((((((MsTeddy,Denise,AG)))))) You are all such beautiful ladies and spirits. It is I who am always blessed by friends like you, for without such friends, my outcome would have been very different indeed.

Awwww Ken your words hit home for alot we don't all have the same problems or dealt with the same battles to fight. But we all must learn to deal with the things that come our way. And deal with the choices we make in life.

Kuddos to you for making the choice to keep moving forward for all those choices have made the man you are today!!

From one Vietnam vet to another...I feel "with" you. Writing has been a great release for me since returning to the world. Carry on brother.

A man amongst men who stood up proud despite fighting against the odds. I was very moved by your words, the flow was continious, smooth and above all your courage shone through. Yes, I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing.

(((Kristi))) If not for my kids and friends...... The choice was easy, the road was hard.

Jesse, It took me years to start writing... life on hold for kids. When they were gone... too much time alone... writing is a dear friend. Peace my brother

(((Bonny))) I would love to take credit for being or doing something grand... but, if not for my kids.... Thank you for your kind words dear heart

wow npp..u amaze me. u are so talented.
Becca

(((becca))) you're a dear. Thank you