I'M a Survivor
I walked along the path of addiction,
with mental illness calling my name-
I led a life with complete restriction,
full anger, heartache and shame.
Everyone around me, I did blame-
This nightmare had become non-fiction.
I was drowning in abstract disgrace,
felt a fever everyday upon my head-
All I craved was for one more embrace,
but received loneliness instead.
An insane and embarrassing life I led-
I always wore a frown upon my face.
I thirsted to be a survivor of this disease,
thought my senses would never prevail-
Would my mind and soul ever be at ease?
I wanted to achieve in life, not fail.
It didn’t help I was abused by a male-
Was this torment ever going to cease?
One day I awoke with the will to decide
which path I’d rather like to take-
No longer did I wish to run and hide,
so, changes in my life I did make.
I did it for myself and my daughter’s sake-
So, I sought help and in counsel I did confide.
I started a strict regimen of medication,
accepted help from my family and friends-
I knew there was a reason for my creation,
my insanity and addiction came to an end,
So now I help others like me, a hand I lend-
I am a survivor, a full of strong determination.
I'm a Survivor Contest
August 27, 2017
Copyright © Lu Loo | Year Posted 2017
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