Cursed

Numbing the ache that is possessing your core 
finding false comfort in a liquid abyss. 
Desperately trying to hold onto stability 
as each puncture draws you closer to death. 
 
Spiraling uncontrollably into a private realm 
crumbling the walls of your existence 
with determination, you gather the rubble 
and try to build a new structure. 
 
Your demons tucked away just below the surface 
looking for the next opportunity to come forth 
one wrong decision could reverse the course, 
and all your struggles would be for naught. 
 
You are on a roller coaster heading uphill 
suddenly the track plummets; and all is lost. 
Restore the track in a new direction 
and leave behind the old passengers. 
 
Search deep for the cause of your distress 
to calm the monsters within. 
Be proud of today and all you have accomplished; 
do not dwell on what is past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Coreggia Avatar
April 11, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Judith, that is masterfully penned with great images and a powerful message. I loved it:) A 7 Amitiés
Cennami Avatar
April 11, 2017 at 9:01 AM
Thank You!!
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