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Hopeless

Cold and lifeless, empty nothingness so deep consuming my life
Left feeling hopeless, not caring whether I live or die

Chaos and conflict, all that meant everything is gone
My kids, my home, my happiness, my will to fight and be strong

Addiction has taken me, I hear the devil whispering he will set me free
I surrender as I let the warmth rush through every part of me

Numbness overtakes, all emotions subside
I can forget it all for awhile, escape from my mind

I open my eyes only to realize how fast time has passed, this isn't the life I wanted to choose
I question how this could be me, I can no longer deny or hide from the truth

Overwhelming panic takes over, I know I'm fighting for my life 
Everyone has turned their backs, thinking tough love is what's right

I pray for their understanding, to feel like I'm not alone
I beg to please set aside their hate, to understand I can't win this battle on my own

Maybe that's the lesson, the only person who has me is me
Maybe when I'm laid to rest, thats where I will have finally found peace

Each passing day I feel weaker, spiraling down the hole I go 
Never have I struggled so much, never have I felt so low

It was never worth it, so much regret, so much shame
Accepting the consequences of my choices, I only have me to blame

Copyright © Taylor Banks | Year Posted 2023

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Date: 2/9/2023 1:55:00 AM

What a compelling poem, giving insight into a battle with addiction. I hope you can fill your days with things that help you stay strong. For those near an addict sometimes the continued actions of staying clean and doing well will speak to them more than promises and time will then bring them back. Good luck

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