I Am Strong (Poem)

I Am Strong (Poem)

A Poem by Damien Davison
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A poem about overcoming addiction...

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If pain was but a test of weakness
Then I'd realize I am strong
I swam to float above the deepest
Treading nine years long

You've read it before, I've said it twice
You read this poem, I've said it thrice

I'm happy, strong, and moving forward
No longer cocaine dreaming horror

© 2012 Damien Davison


Author's Note

Damien Davison
I've been clean off of cocaine and alcohol for 4 months now. I still have to occasional beer, but not to get drunk... It was a very hard battle, chains of bullshit weighing heavy on my mind. But I'm one of the strong ones that will actually do something big in his life, something I and my generations to come can be proud of... I hope someone reading any of my poems about my addiction and my mind's descent will be inspired to find true happiness. Things get better if you let them.
I must warn you, escaping the icy grip of Dark is a lot harder than you'd think, depending on how deep in the hole you've fell.

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Your poem speaks of hope, of bravery and awareness. This is a great write and thank you for sharing.


Posted 11 Years Ago


Damien Davison

11 Years Ago

Thank you for reading!
Short but the message was clear. It takes the strength you talk about to acutally write about it and present it to the world for anyone to read. Stay strong!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Damien Davison

11 Years Ago

Thank you for the encouragement!
Alexa Tasch

11 Years Ago

You're welcome!
Pain and misery is a teacher. People who survive hard times. Learn to appreciate the good times. 4 months is good. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. Writing had been my release of pain and misery for years. Good place to put it.
Coyote

Posted 11 Years Ago


Damien Davison

11 Years Ago

Thank you, writing has helped me a lot too, but the social interaction has helped immensely... Thank.. read more
again, keep writing, your writing inspires me. im in complete darkness right now but am facing the light :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

I hope you are facing the light, mine just got dimmed again haha, f*****g life.
Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Sorry lol, thank you for the review!!
IT TAKES A STRONG PERSON TO OPEN UP THEIR TRUE SELVES AND IT SEEMS THAT YOU FOUND YOUR WAY OUT BY WRITING WHEN I READ YOU LEAVE ME SPEACHLESS...
CONGRATES ON GETTING CLEAN

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

I truly did find my way out by writing... I started dreaming, and now I'm chasing those dreams! Than.. read more
very good man the work and the staying clean im rooting for you, Stay Strong


Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

I appreciate it, thank you.
I find such bravery in your writings and appreciate your honesty! I can relate to the addictions and you're so right, escaping the icy grip is very hard, but can be done. Congrats to you my friend! :)))))

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thanks a lot! Took a lot of strength that even now I feel myself losing with time.... I do what I ca.. read more
thats a great change and this is testimony to what you have archieved!!
loved it!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!!
I compliment you on your inner strength my friend! You need to have a lot of it to come out of it and express it this beautifully. I should know... having struggled with anorexia nervosa for 7 long years in my teenage. Pain is no stranger. And I can see it has made a great person out of you. My heartfelt regards, DN

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thank you very much, I suppose I do have a lot of strength, took a lot of weakness to gain it... Tha.. read more

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Added on November 23, 2012
Last Updated on November 24, 2012
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