a simple reminder to me,
of the fact that I'm always in danger,
no matter where I may be.
This little chip is not magic,
nor is it a good luck charm;
and it isn't meant to protect
me from any physical harm.
It's not for identification
for all the world to see.
It's simply a timely reminder
how vigilant I must be.
When I put my hand in my pocket
to bring out a coin or a key,
the chip is there to remind me,
how vulnerable I might be.
It reminds me, too,
to be thankful for
the peace & comfort I share
with all of my fellow members,
exchanging our love and care.
So I carry a chip in my pocket,
a constant reminder to me,
of the dangers but also the safety
in my new life of sobriety.