Curtis.Lenker : Writing

The Devil

The Devil

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


do you know what its liketo stare the devil in the eyehave you ever felthis gaze pierce your soulI can remember a timewhen he was not around at allnow..
Numbing Pain

Numbing Pain

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


we are all addicted to somethingsomething that takes the pain awaywhether it be drugs or carsor it be music or televisionanything can be an addictionb..
Reflection

Reflection

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


this is a poem about looking at yourself and accepting everything from the good to the bad
My Tears

My Tears

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


my tears run down my facelike blood runs down my armmy sink full of tears and bloodthe razor on the counter beside meknowing that it is my only friend..
The Urge

The Urge

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


hello my friend we meet againI have kept you hidden all these yearsnow the time has come to give intoday the urge is stronger than everholding you in ..
The Struggle

The Struggle

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


a poem about my daily struggle with mental illness
Broken and Beautiful

Broken and Beautiful

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


as I look in the mirrorI see past the skin and boneswhat's inside that once was wholebut now is broken and beatenI can see the cracks within myselfhow..
I remember

I remember

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


I remember what it was like by your sidebut you left me here along alonepicking up the pieces of my hearttrying to put it back togetheris like an unso..
Better Off

Better Off

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


once again I am all alonewithout you here by my sidesure I miss your lips upon mineholding you at night knowingthat all was finethought you were diffe..
Depression Kills

Depression Kills

A Poem by Curtis.Lenker


there is a dark feeling that surrounds meslowly killing me inside and outI have made this place my home the only place where I am comfortabletotally n..