The Escape

Location

60548
United States
41° 41' 34.9368" N, 88° 39' 11.07" W

I drink this drink to ease my pain, but deep inside there is no gain.
I try my damnedest to fight the urge, but every time I only splurge.
I drink this drink to fill a hole, a hole that's boring through my soul and all the while it takes its toll on my life and on my spirit.
And I do know that I fear it, but the voices I hear to make me drink, they badger me till I can't think, until I drink some more till I can't hear it.
I drink this drink to escape the pain, to escape the sorrow, to escape the shame.
But all the while I hear the voices, giving me options and giving me choices, the choice to suffer through this all or to escape against my wishes.

Comments

IJMurphy

This poem holds a close place in my heart for I have friends and family that suffer from substance problems dealing with alcohol.

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741