Oh Phil,
That is scary.  We still haven't heard from Chris.
Kathy


At 11:34 PM 2/22/2006, you wrote:
>I AM METH
>
>
>Author Unknown
>
>This was written by a young Indian girl who was in jail for drug
>charges, and was addicted to meth.  She wrote this while in jail.
>As you will soon read, she fully grasped the horrors of the drug,
>as she tells in this simple, yet profound poem.
>
>      She was released from jail, but, true to her story, the drug
>owned her.  They found her dead not long after, with the needle
>still in her arm.
>
>Please keep praying for our Children, Teens, and Young adults.
>Understand, this thing is worse than any of us realize.
>
>
>
>My Name: "Is Meth
>I destroy homes, I tear families apart,
>take your children, and that's just the start.
>I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,
>The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
>If you need me, remember I'm easily found,
>I live all around you - in schools and in town.
>I live with the rich; I live with the poor,
>I live down the street, and maybe next door.
>I'm made in a lab, but not like you think,
>I can be easily made under the kitchen sink;
>In your child's closet; even in the woods,
>If this scares you to death, it certainly should.
>I have many names, but there's one you know best,
>I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is meth.
>My power is awesome; try me you'll see,
>But if you do, you may never break free.
>Just try me once and I might let you go,
>But try me twice, and I'll own your soul.
>When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie,
>You do what you have to -- just to get high.
>The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms
>Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel through your lungs, nose,
>and arms.
>You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad,
>When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
>But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised,
>I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.
>I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,
>I turn people from God, and separate friends.
>I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride,
>I'll be with you always -- right by your side.
>You'll give up everything - your family, your home,
>Your friends, your money, then you'll be alone.
>I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give,
>When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.
>If you try me be warned - this is no game,
>If given the chance, I'll drive you insane.
>I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind,
>I'll own you completely, your soul will be mine.
>The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed,
>The voices you'll hear, from inside your head.
>The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see,
>I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.
>But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart,
>That you are mine, and we shall not part.
>You'll regret that you tried me, they always do,
>But you came to me, not I to you.
>You knew this would happen, many times you were told,
>But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
>You could have said no, and just walked away,
>If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
>I'll be your master, you will be my slave,
>I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave.
>Now that you have met me, what will you do?
>Will you try me or not?  It's all up to you.
>I can bring you more misery than words can tell,
>Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.
>
>
>It's Jesus
>www.SafePlaceFellowship.com