Rise To Roar
For many years, I have remained
silent and sullen, and all in vain
as abiding woes and spirit drained
languish in loss, uncertain of gains.
Addicted or destined... I've tried to abstain.
Could I disappear, would demons be slain?
I think I will stay and write them away -
use this escape as my chance to play,
overcome years of daunting displeasure,
clean up the wreckage and unveil the treasure,
release apprehension now tying me down,
destroy, annihilate, smash to the ground
every obstacle pulling me under!
I rise and I roar;
now, hear my thunder!
8/27/19
Eight Word Challenge
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
*minor edit 3/30/23
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