ScruffMcGruff
12-08-2016, 02:43 AM
You have every right to be scared...
I
"We are here to help with your burden."
I scoffed in disbelief; "My burden is too great."
"Yes." They replied; "Too great to carry alone."
II
I was addicted to "more,"
well before methamphetamine.
I was addicted to "all,"
well before tetrahydrocannabinol.
I was addicted to "better,"
well before ethanol.
I was addicted to demystification,
well before I "questioned reality."
Though I still walk to Death,
I walk better knowing her "traps" and devices.
III
Don't believe this posture; it is only held by faith.
Don't believe this expression; this face has grown cold.
Don't believe these words; many words are lies.
Look at these eyes; see this soul; and please...
...please...
SAVE ME
IV
Newly freed of bondage;
young, naive and ill-prepared
V
Where do I go?
Forward.
What do I do?
Life.
I
"We are here to help with your burden."
I scoffed in disbelief; "My burden is too great."
"Yes." They replied; "Too great to carry alone."
II
I was addicted to "more,"
well before methamphetamine.
I was addicted to "all,"
well before tetrahydrocannabinol.
I was addicted to "better,"
well before ethanol.
I was addicted to demystification,
well before I "questioned reality."
Though I still walk to Death,
I walk better knowing her "traps" and devices.
III
Don't believe this posture; it is only held by faith.
Don't believe this expression; this face has grown cold.
Don't believe these words; many words are lies.
Look at these eyes; see this soul; and please...
...please...
SAVE ME
IV
Newly freed of bondage;
young, naive and ill-prepared
V
Where do I go?
Forward.
What do I do?
Life.