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Burn Out
May be a lasting mental lapse
A blank mind with little new to say
It seems the loss of mental health
Thoughts fleeting and have gone astray
I slowly try to say my piece
Listeners just draw a blank
My tongue tied tightly in three knots
And I have booze and meth to thank
All clarity seems out of reach
The stupor occupies my mind
I may be soon discovered dead
My carcass dropped and left behind
But I decide to sober up
Besides the solace of my pot
I will put on this ravaged face
And give it all that I have got.
A blank mind with little new to say
It seems the loss of mental health
Thoughts fleeting and have gone astray
I slowly try to say my piece
Listeners just draw a blank
My tongue tied tightly in three knots
And I have booze and meth to thank
All clarity seems out of reach
The stupor occupies my mind
I may be soon discovered dead
My carcass dropped and left behind
But I decide to sober up
Besides the solace of my pot
I will put on this ravaged face
And give it all that I have got.
Published 1st Oct 2018
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1st Oct 2018 7:35pm
1st Oct 2018 8:31pm
One can only hope. I just don't want to relapse into the half wit Mr.Hyde I was. Thanks for the encouragement!
Anonymous
1st Oct 2018 7:38pm
Well, my friend, your muse is back with a bang. The argument is dramatically hot and I know you always speak out of heart-felt experiences, but this one speaks clear and loud. Pain, regret, a leap into the wilderness of addiction and substance abuse. This is a message of courage to many. Excellent my friend. J
1st Oct 2018 8:34pm
It's nice to think I set an example. My sobriety is a fragile thing. Still, I try. Thank you J!
1st Oct 2018 8:04pm
1st Oct 2018 8:36pm
Not sure I deserve the mercy. I still have a long way to go, maybe step by step. Thank you Duende!
1st Oct 2018 8:48pm
1st Oct 2018 8:05pm
Its always better to move on and leave some bad habits behind. Good read Crowfly. :)
1st Oct 2018 8:39pm
Thank you graceful one! Those habits are pernicious, and I'm trying to keep my distance.
1st Oct 2018 8:44pm
1st Oct 2018 8:48pm
I'm just glad it hasn't been too obvious in my writing. That would send me even more insane. Thanks SweetOblivion!
1st Oct 2018 9:07pm
1st Oct 2018 9:20pm
1st Oct 2018 9:13pm
The half-life of habit can be very persistent. I cannot walk a mile in your moccasins but I stand with you as best as such a thing is possible here.
1st Oct 2018 9:21pm
1st Oct 2018 10:25pm
The cycle is easy to get into and hard to get out. Realisation is half the battle.
