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T There were days when I drowned my pain in a bottle H Hailed void numbness oblivion as the only solution A Absconded from life’s promise on a treacherous path N Naked and bare to my bones coveted sweet demise K Keeled over in darkness and snubbed good advice S Safe in the knowledge that not even death would last T Then pivotal blessings appeared in apparent disguise H Her words became callous abusive hurtful and vile A And my wife and drinking companion set out a trap N No kindness and I drifted between anger and sorrow K Kidnapped and slaughtered on tempting funeral pyres S Succumbed to a journey of grueling lonely reflections T The signs had been obvious but my vision was blinded H Hemlock would not give justice in my desperate cave A Attacks on my vices shortcomings defeats and destruction N Nurtured self respect and healing from bedlam and madness K Killing my own demons left me with no choice but regrow S Surrender to search for another version of my blighted Self 27th June 2020