Finding Myself Again
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Once a little girl, so careless and free,
Curious of life and all she could be.
Introduced to this world with no map or instruction,
Took a wrong turn down the path to destruction.
No way out, down a dead end street.
Living a life now of dishonesty and deceit.
Steal. steal. steal.
Isolate.
Run. run. run.
Self-medicate.
"There's a better way", people would tell me,
"You don't have to be so lonely."
Wanting to believe, but not comprehending how.
God, if only I could've seen then, how my life is now.
Institutions. Arrests. Overdoses. Can't. Quit.
Nothing left, not even my spirit.
Finally admit I need a change of direction.
I surrender to rid me of this sick obsession.
I couldn't have done it on my own, but luckily had assistance.
Striving to bring new meaning to my existence.
Seconds turn to minutes, and minutes to days.
I still remember how it felt coming out of that drug induced haze.
Like being reborn into this beautiful world over again.
Learning to live, break free from all chains.
Abstain. Grow. Love.
Listen. Believe. Rise above.
I can't even begin to convey my gratitude to be able to feel.
I've met people who love me, and the love is REAL.
Learning compassion and to love others back.
No longer stuck in a world of black.
Respecting myself, taking steps to improve.
Over 2 years now since the drugs were removed.
My journey to be better will never end.
We're in this glorious life forever, my friend.
Comments
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Coppagad
`This was such a moving from the heart beautiful poem ! I think every teenager should read this and know there is always hope and a better way of living . Thank you for sharing for all to see and read and for i npacting me so positively and making my day a little bit better .
Mindfully
Wow, this poem is so authentic and straight from your heart. Thank you for your openness to being vulnerable and for sharing this with us all!
alymie
Love it.Congrats stay stong.
Feb0593
This is such an awesome poem! Thanks for sharing Nicole. I hope other people young and old get the chance to read this and get inspired - and know there are people out there that love and support them! This is truly heartwarming! Keep it up!
nicole.sylvester
Oh thank you! I hope others get a chance to read this also and become inspired. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people, young and old, who were once struggling make it through to the other side to become better, stronger people.
redemma
musical and powerful, an inspiring story, thank you!
NJacana
A lump in the throat
A pinch in the head
Left undertended
Can paralyze the dead.
cathk122001
Very meaningful and honest poem from a strong young lady who has made me and the rest of her family so proud!!!! Hard worker with huge heart! Keep making us proud Nicole! ♡♡♡
bilwaj
Beautiful poem there .... stay off the brain altering substances ..... stay high on life
Philadelphia
Woah, this poem really caught my attention. Gave me chills. Thanks for sharing!
sair29012
Honest, personal, and raw with emotion. Outstanding work
smithe
i absolutely love this! could definitely relate.
Darlene_Mae
Absolutely love it, so much feelings in it! :)
iluvwritingxoxo
this is SUPER SUPER good. once a little girl so careless and free... omg im in love with this poem
nicole.sylvester
Thanks! I put a lot of effort into wording my experience. Thanks so much for your feedback! :)
Silvia Taylor
This is just beautiful writing..I don't even know what to say. Many rounds of applause to you, very inspirational
stcelestin
amazing
Beverly_Walker2212
Beautful, i almost cried, very beaurtful poem, so relatable, dfinaely very very good. I rate this a 10! :-)