Recovery

by Michael   Sep 18, 2017


At times I would overdose, with the
bane of my life I would
cry so hard.

I,

would choke on exasperation;
coughing up profanity.

My,

mind snagged on the
Edge of my insanity!

I,

self medicated; pouring my faith
and hope into my mind.

I,

had to cleanse my behavioural pattern
which stopped me blossoming,
and wilted my maturity

or,

I would shut my
eyes for..

..eternity!

I will be forever riddled with the
side effects of recovery;
but I have to manage
the debris and restore
my sanity.

The existence of my demons are buried; but still dwell;
lying dormant in shallow recesses,
preying in hell..

..upon my vulnerability.
But,
with my confidence
maturing once
again..

..I..

have the upper hand
of their ability.

I,

will swallow; whatever it takes
to survive.

And I..

..will be, the epitome
of recovery from my
own epiphany.

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  • 7 years ago

    by Ya----Na

    Michael, one can easily expect such brilliant art from you and only you can be your true competitor.

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you free verse, lovely words

      Michael :)

  • 7 years ago

    by jeanette

    That's good!!!!

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Jeanette for reading and pleased you liked this piece :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Mark

    Written so well Michael, 'lying dormant in shallow recesses, preying in hell'. True!
    Also hightlighting recovery as a constant ongoing battle. Strength is in you - for you to write this!

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Mark and yes very true :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Dagmar Wilson

    Dear Michael you won the battle, not easy but you did. I see much positive in this write and it hits home. Thank you for sharing. All the best

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      I am pleased you enjoyed reading Dagmar and a piece that resonates is piece worth writing. Thank you :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Paul Hirst

    Strong and Uplifting

    • 7 years ago

      by Michael

      Thank you Paul :)

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