Without Drugs and Alcohol

I had to change my life and no longer do I sedate

I was always a deep emotional writer.

 

Someone who felt everything and was able to capture words in flight.

 

Without substance I am having to learn again how to feel without the sedation of overwhelming emotions that float around me when I feel something.

 

There is a dark side to me that will always be a part of me.

 

It sleeps but tries to seep out occasionally.

 

I open the door to let it out. I watch it as it wanders around looking for its memories.

 

Till I see you again, goodbye.

 

Reviews

[KarMarBar]

I had a pill problem in my 20's and have suffered from addiction myself. I found myself in your poem, as if you were in my head, from the very first line. I, too, have always been a deep and emotional writer. You're right, it takes some time to get that back after being clean. I love that you chose to speak about this in poetic form. Great work!