Costly Reprieve
Costly Reprieve
by Jason Williams
A hypnotic ritual
Holding utensil to flame
It hurts to see the bubbling
But I’ve no one else to blame
I do not care for anyone
I only care for me
About the next fix to get
That's all that I can see
Cotton brushes against skin
The tourniquet stretches tight
My despair will soon be over
I’ll have peace all through the night
An artificial cure I know
Needle piercing flesh and vein
Get me through the night I pray
I have to end the pain
Escape despair is what I seek
By any means that I can find
Even if it's just for hours,
I leave despair behind
When I wake I will be sick
I’ll be broke, I cannot win
I’ll find a way to make it
Then I’ll do it all again.
Is this the life I wish to lead?
Will I ever again be me?
Is there a life beyond repair?
Will I ever again be free?
Copyright © Jason Williams | Year Posted 2016
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