The recipe for recovery

is to first, please admit

that your world is simply shit

life is a shambles

with its choking vines and brambles

and powerless you are

can’t do food sanely anymore.

Second, you need a gallon of faith

belief in a higher power

or something, anything

that gets you through the hour

a shoulder to lean on

a helpful book to make you strong.

Third, a sprinkle of trust

turn life over, you must

into God’s loving care

he’ll have lots

of help to spare.

And fourth, most importantly

write down all that ails thee

every little bitty sin

to wipe your old slate

clean again

to heal those things

that once had you pinned.

Fifth, a smidge of confidentially

take it all and give it away

admit each wrong before the nighty

to yourself, a friend and almighty

and life will soon be quite alrighty.

Ingredients six through twelve, see

be entirely and fully ready

a pinch of humility

admitting harm to others quickly

log continuing inventory

meditate, and pray daily

and share this blessing

so others be free.

– Sandra Johnson