Clonazepam

This drug gives me the means to survive,
making it to the end of the day as I strive.

The magic of such a small little pill,
helps me to keep my mind still.

From anxiety to sheer panic,
struggling to cope when I'm manic.

To calm, to make tranquil,
to avoid the bottomless pull.

Fear triggered by the simplest thing,
causing my mood to swing.

Shifting towards the edge,
I can't contain what lies on life's ledge.

I don't want to fall,
nor loose it all.

My sanity so fragile,
with my mind so agile.

Not wanting to loose this feeling of bliss,
not in denial of vanity amiss.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dawn Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM
You should feel good in what you are writing, You need to express your feelings
Chircop Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 5:11 AM
The stressed mind and the troubled heart...all black on white here..but sun will rise again..for everyone...it will....Charma
Golden Avatar
September 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM
I like the form and style in this one, John B. You've expertly conveyed the struggle and daily need for peace. Blessings, Donna
Goff Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 6:10 PM
good write! Jon B.!...jim
Mason Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Glad it works for you Jon ... I know how difficult finding the right medication can be for some folks and then it seems it has to constantly be readjusted just to keep working. Thanks for sharing this and for being here at the Soup!! Great write!!
Freeman Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 4:48 PM
Quite witty, enjoyed reading, Moses
Kurth Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Jon, what a descriptive poem! I have experienced anxiety like this in the past. Glad you have something that helps - both the pills and the poems! All the best, Krista
Brown Avatar
August 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM
What a day. Some very unbelieveably outstanding writes I am reading today.Thank you for sharing yours with us Jon. Love, Carol
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