In The Works

I remember giving in

I remember feeling empty

I remember feeling like I would not exist had I not taken it

I felt hollow, but this gave me some substance

It gave me electricity and made me feel alive

I remember feeling like I would not achieve such sensation without such aid

& then I remember when I used to sweat my a*s off to make a dollar

I remember being dehydrated and beyond tired and overheated

I remember clinging to the skeletons of roofs while the sun utterly drained everything I had

I remember craving just a sip of water or some vitamin-infused drink

I remember the discomfort of not getting such sustenance when it feels so needed

I also remember that moment of renewal

I remember I can go a little further

I remember I can second-wind

I remember their is a breaking point

I know I can go further

I know I box myself in

I know I am bigger than I admit myself to be

I know am, even if I do not feel it most of the time

Reviews

[Jacob Clifford]

Wow. There's such a spectrum here. Pain, hopelessness, determination, inner strength. So much capital L Life. The little details, such as the overheating and the vitamin water make this feel very human.

It's good to see you again. It's been, what, three, four years? I don't know what you've been up to or if this poem is an indication of yourself or not. Either way, hope you're well now.

[PhoenixDown]

I am well my friend. I am, as you said ..human. It is nice to be back. It is nice to be remembered. I remember you very well. I look forward to chatting more and reading your work.