I Am Strong (Poem)

I Am Strong (Poem)

A Poem by Damien Davison
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A poem about overcoming addiction...

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If pain was but a test of weakness
Then I'd realize I am strong
I swam to float above the deepest
Treading nine years long

You've read it before, I've said it twice
You read this poem, I've said it thrice

I'm happy, strong, and moving forward
No longer cocaine dreaming horror

© 2012 Damien Davison


Author's Note

Damien Davison
I've been clean off of cocaine and alcohol for 4 months now. I still have to occasional beer, but not to get drunk... It was a very hard battle, chains of bullshit weighing heavy on my mind. But I'm one of the strong ones that will actually do something big in his life, something I and my generations to come can be proud of... I hope someone reading any of my poems about my addiction and my mind's descent will be inspired to find true happiness. Things get better if you let them.
I must warn you, escaping the icy grip of Dark is a lot harder than you'd think, depending on how deep in the hole you've fell.

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No mean feat Damien, I have just retired after 40 years working within the field of mental health/psychiatry & addictions & after less than a week I feel something very big is missing.... keep it up, AGT's N

Posted 11 Years Ago


Damien Davison

11 Years Ago

Wow,I imagine you've seen more than your fair share. Thank you for reading!
Neville

11 Years Ago

My pleasure, N
Good for you I wish to you all the luck , Bravo !!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Damien Davison

11 Years Ago

Thank you, it's much appreciated!
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Sid
It's great to know you clawed your way back out of that hole and can experience happiness now, this poem is short but with the author's note it has a lot of depth, the emotions you convey are honest and to the point and you are right if someone (anyone) can take that hope from your poem, it would be a blessing...great write!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Again, thank you so much for the review! The others note was raw for sure, but honesty is a key to h.. read more
It's good to be on the upside of that hole with you..xo

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Same to you Tracey. Always a pleasure!
i liked your addition of the authors note---the poem was short but to the point- i think you could have delved a bit deeper and put some of your emotion from your authors note into the poem itself, if that makes sense. i enjoyed the line "I swam to float above the deepest, Treading nine years long"--it was your strongest line--nice work!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

I agree, for the subject and emotions involved it could have been deeper. Thank you for taking the t.. read more
Natasha

12 Years Ago

I will send one or two requests your way if you don't mind, would be nice to have your point of view.. read more
its good to hear that you have got out of this....i know how hard it is as one of my cousins went through this and i am really glad that there are stil people like you who try to inspire people to stop drug abuse..hats off to you:):):D.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

There are so many people that are going through worse than I have, some less... The feelings involve.. read more
Lonely Islander

12 Years Ago

:-):-):-D.
To each and everyone of us the poems we read and right mean something different. Really like this poem, it's short but you can still feel the emotion and strength in it. To me I relate to this poem but in a different way. Good wright =)


Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

I'm glad you could relate to it and connected. I appreciate you taking the time to read my work. Tha.. read more
I write of addiction a lot, it's icy grip is hard to break and through the darkness we find we are stronger than we ever thought. This speaks to your conviction of remaining strong, happy and moving forward...may your journey continue and your dream of doing something big be realized. A courageous write, thank you for sharing it.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thank you very much for the review. If you really want to live, the only way to go when your rock bo.. read more
congrats dude i get what its like trying to break free from that which has you gripped stay strong fight on


Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thank you Deron for the review, always keep up with strength and courage!
Do you know what, i love the alternate rhyme and couplet; it enable free musical flow. Is good, great work.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Damien Davison

12 Years Ago

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoy it!

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Added on November 23, 2012
Last Updated on November 24, 2012
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