Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Almost

I almost tried harder in school.

I almost fairly played the game.

I almost lived the Golden Rule.

I almost did not shift the blame.

I almost kept faith with my spouse.

I almost said I loved my kids.

I almost did not lose the house.

I almost did not hit the skids.

I almost got some help for me.

I almost turned my life around.

I almost tried recovery.

I almost stopped going hell bound.

In the end 'twas no more almost.

I successfully overdosed.