Thanks
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
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