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Addiction

I’m chasing a high 
I’ll never get again 
Made so many attempts 
But none feel the same 

Told you if I relapse 
I’ll make sure I’ll overdose 
Except this time 
I don’t think I’ll wake up

I can’t move 
Everything feels numb
I don’t know 
Where I am 

I’ve crashed 
And I’m fading out 
Cause I couldn’t 
Control myself

I don’t want to black out

I don’t want to see the light 

I don’t want to get high again 

I want to be happy

Copyright © Jeffrey Louissaint | Year Posted 2022

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Jeff Kyser Date: 9/12/2022 6:15:00 PM it is possible, my friend. coming up on 16 years, but it started with a single day. don't settle for happiness - seek joy :-) Login to Reply Jeffrey Louissaint Date: 9/12/2022 7:35:00 PM Never thought about it in that way. Happiness always seemed like the goal. But joy sounds way more better