We were delighted to receive a wonderful poem “At a First Meeting” by a former patient Andrew, who came to Broadway Lodge back in 1977 to receive treatment for alcohol addiction. Following a 5 month rehabilitation stay, Andrew completed treatment and has been abstinent ever since, attending AA meetings regularly. What an inspiration – thank you Andrew. He has expressly confirmed to Broadway Lodge that, provided either Broadway Lodge or [email protected] is acknowledged, the poem may be copied and published freely for non-commercial purposes.
AT A FIRST MEETING
New Pigeon asks Old Timer,
How do I get this thing?
You want to Stop?
Whatever it takes?
Yes, I want it,
I’ll do anything.
OK: don’t drink, don’t think,
Go to meetings.
What does it mean
Don’t think?
It means, Don’t argue,
Just do it.
Surely it can’t
Be that simple?
Listen: I’ll be here,
tomorrow night,
and for all I know
you might be right.
