Before, Now This

Before:
Now This:

Before, the late nights were fun
Little did we know what could become.

The money we thought well spent
Now there is definitely less than a dent.

Mornings waking up, “what did I say?”
Productive and vibrant now every single day.

Laying in bed most of the morning
Getting up early, knowing a great day coming.

Hated not to remember convos
Now no conversations I forgo.

Hangovers became worse as years go on
Now starting every beautiful day at dawn.

No energy to pick up mess from night before
Now keep home and space clean and cared for.

No waking up in middle of night
Finally getting rest and now sleeping tight.

Spending money like it grows on trees
Now finances more at ease.

No more driving, risking lives
Always knowing your destination arrives.

Saying stupid shit, acting crazy
No more bad memory, instead happy.

Going to sleep already still drunk and dressed
Amazing feeling to wake up daily refreshed.

Depression and unhappiness is what we fear
But not drinking gives us much less tears.

Embarrassment and shamefulness is high
Laughter and happiness are no longer a lie.

Inner torture is so strong and tough to bear
We are so grateful we are no longer there.

Being scared and alone comes and goes
Now calm being with God out of the shadows.

Used to think that shots were our friend
What a joy to find out we no longer depend.

Every tough, dreadful morning would sting,
Now each day what a joy and our hearts sing.