OLD TIME AA

 Old Time AA


Many years ago back in the day.
The halls were filled with old timers.
Great memories, great people, it's different today.
Jack the Barber would say
”We’ll make it together. Come along for the ride, we’re in the back room come on inside.
Stay away from denial aisle, I saved you a chair, try to identify, don’t compare”.
John T. would say “This is serious business.”
God, I miss the old timers that aren’t here today. They spread the message near and far
and said the famous four words “Get in the car.”
Thank God for our founders Bill & Bob.
I can still hear Henry the cop saying “Get a job”. 
What ever happened to keep it simple?
Trust God, Clean house, Help others is what the steps mean,
 the perfect recipe to stay sober and clean.
Otto and Frenchy got sober before they drank Canada dry,
they helped many people and that's no lie.
We still have Kathy , Phil, Rock, Big Al, Leon, Austin, Ernie, Father Will, and both Tom B’s.
They make time for the newcomer with a cup of coffee.
Nibben O’Toole helped many a man, yes he was the greatest Sox fan.
I learned so much from Mike Burdell, he didn’t say much but he said it so well.
We’ve lost biker Jack, Frankie Mac, Turkey Bob, Darlene, Shine and Chappie, 1 step Eddie.
Lets not forget John the Indian and Johnny V.
Ann would trick us with nicotine gum for a laugh, she spent her whole life giving back.
 Roland and Leo would tell you what you needed to know and 100 different ways of where you can go.
They’d shake their heads when they heard “No Shame”.
I miss those old timers, they'd remember your name.
Father Fred, Zeus and Irish Pat, thank God I got to know those people,
they don’t make them like that.
They wore hats, busted chops and had funny nicknames,
and made it to commitments in snow sleet and rain.
Jimmy Q and I are so blessed we learned from the best and spread it to the rest.
John T. , I close my eyes and the wisdom you shared.
You were the best sponsor ever and can’t be compared.
I close my eyes and hear what they’d say.
Thank God for all the great people that aren’t here today.
Thank God for Old Timers and Old time AA.


Paul L.
Clinton Central Park Group