Alive Today

Alive Today

30/04/2018


Now in remission from my state of addiction,
When my mind was in a place of relentless sedition.
A life free from pain was my ultimate ambition,
Now though I’m happy with a little daily contrition.

Blind to the effect of my pernicious affect,
Not once did I muse on my actions and reflect.
Content with my ignorance all blame I’d deflect,
Close off my heart as a mechanism to protect.

I’m alive today and it’s a conscious decision.
No longer a smelly, dirty object of derision.
Today I’m reducing my pain Meds with precision.
Not wanting a repeat of my bodies demolition.

Power of will, power of mind,
No better medication you’ll find.
I have a mantra - hard work and determination.
Push went you can’t, love because you can.
Look inside, your souls examination,
Look above, your creator has a plan
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mink Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 8:42 PM
Amazing rhymes champ. Good work, hope to see more
Kantor Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 5:14 AM
Cheers mate
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April 30, 2018 at 8:26 PM
Amazing creativity Jeff!! Rhymed perfectly.. " I enjoyed reading.." Bravo!!
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May 1, 2018 at 5:15 AM
Oh thanks! So glad you enjoyed it
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