Poetry by Eve
Eve from Blairsville

Eve was a regular here in Blairsville several years ago.  She would often post a short poem late at night.  Following are a few of her poems - I wish I had kept more of them.
 

10-12-99

Here I am feeling big and bad and tall
not feeling like smoking at all

Then a crisis at work comes full speed ahead
I have a girl who in some way wishes she was dead

I handle the situation being calm and cool
afterward however here comes nicodemon he is no fool

Nicodemon jumped in with all his might
he saw this as an opportunity that I could lose the fight

I asked for help from the Angels above
I thought of Blairsville and all the love

By the grace of God and thoughts of this home
I was able to resist and still freely roam
 

10-19-99

Eve is sitting here this night
thanking Each and Everyone here
that she is feeling more right

Close calls did come to haunt and tease
Eve running and clinging trying not to sneeze

Nicodemon really had a hold
Eve sure wasn't feeling too bold

Gratefully there is this place
lots of prayer and tons of grace

Without You and all the others
nicodemon would have Eve smothered

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

01-10-00

It seems that I've been away for a bit
let's see what I can come up with from the pit

I can come here any time of the night or day
and I can find love, support and comfort either way

I can be on top of the world winning the good fight
or I may be at the bottom of the heap looking for the light

One thing is sure no matter what the deal
I can come here to be helped and to heal

Good Night Dear Friends and as I go to peaceful sleep I pray
that we continue to win and breathe freely each and every day
 

04-19-01

HI, there Sweet Bob with the gentle heart
It has been so very long, where shall I start?

Your kind words and peaceful thoughts
Have kept me going and helped me lots!

When I was up late and ready to cave
It was Bob who gently and freely gave

Through all my nicodemon and fights
Bob was here and listening late nights.

Thank You, Bob for your kindness and care
I am sending you a great big hug, big as a bear!

Love and Peace,
Eve
 

04-21-01

This day is over and I am tired
The girls I work with, they were wired!

I had some great challenges this day
It is snowing and it is nearly MAY!

The thing about not smoking for a year
Well, it just knocks ol'e nicodemon on his REAR!!!

I am amazed and astounded that in the midst of strife
No longe is it an option to smoke and end my life!

It doesn't even enter my brain
Yep, Ol'd Nic is on the "bye-bye" train!

I am now delerious and ready for bed
I yawn and stretch and bow my head

Good Night Dear Bob and all who are here
Nicodemon does lose his power after a year
and for each of us choosing to live I give a
great big CHEER!!!!!!!!!!

04-22-01

As I drop by before turning in
I read through the posts and the
Remembering begins.

This is for the newbies and the oldies alike
Trust me, it does get better and, Jeepers, can
I ever ride by bike!

The first few weeks feel like a burning well
You kick and scream and wish nicodemon would
Return to hell!

Yes, I remember the feeling of defeat
I felt that with that blasted nicodemon
I could not compete...

I slipped and I fell flat on my face
Blairsville and the love here was my
only saving grace.

Please remember that this is a journey and a process
Give Yourselves time and compassion, do not distress, Feel the love of Blairsville as they so freely bless!

Once you get to the other side
All the while riding the waxing and waning tide
You will feel great pride!

Hang in there and keep fighting the good fight
And with that I wish You all a wonderful,
Peaceful night.

Thank you Eve - God Bless you, wherever you are