'sober Mind'
They fade away
Like distant memories
Do not cling to their toxic remarks
It’s meant to pull you down
Hidden behind
Their smiles and falsified hugs
Of reassurance
Watch their hands
Watch your back
Do a double take
For the marks made by their knives
You might not feel it now
It might be just a scratch or two
Until it finds a foothold
And they grind them deep into your flesh
It is so easy to be sucked in
The need to belong so strong
Until the dark days come
And you are left alone
Wondering what happened
To the joy riders
They got off the wagon
Once they saw the self destruction sign
Up ahead
They did it with a smile
It is the only thing they know
Running away is their expert play
Lift your head up
Cry if you have to
But don’t give up
You still have a chance
This time do it with a sober mind
Do it for you
©175007072013
Copyright © Wilma Neels | Year Posted 2013
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