I Am Strong (Poem)

A poem about overcoming addiction...

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

Author's Note

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.

Reviews

[Ana Soo]

Your poem speaks of hope, of bravery and awareness. This is a great write and thank you for sharing.

[Damien Davison]

Thank you for reading!

[Alexa Tasch]

Short but the message was clear. It takes the strength you talk about to acutally write about it and present it to the world for anyone to read. Stay strong!

[Damien Davison]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[Alexa Tasch]

You're welcome!

[Coyote Poetry]

Pain and misery is a teacher. People who survive hard times. Learn to appreciate the good times. 4 months is good. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. Writing had been my release of pain and misery for years. Good place to put it.
Coyote

[Damien Davison]

Thank you, writing has helped me a lot too, but the social interaction has helped immensely... Thank you very much!

[Starfruitanimal]

again, keep writing, your writing inspires me. im in complete darkness right now but am facing the light :)

[Damien Davison]

I hope you are facing the light, mine just got dimmed again haha, f*****g life.

[Damien Davison]

Sorry lol, thank you for the review!!

[scripted]

IT TAKES A STRONG PERSON TO OPEN UP THEIR TRUE SELVES AND IT SEEMS THAT YOU FOUND YOUR WAY OUT BY WRITING WHEN I READ YOU LEAVE ME SPEACHLESS...
CONGRATES ON GETTING CLEAN

[Damien Davison]

I truly did find my way out by writing... I started dreaming, and now I'm chasing those dreams! Thanks a lot!

[King Wolfe (Dylan A. Ki..]

very good man the work and the staying clean im rooting for you, Stay Strong

[Damien Davison]

I appreciate it, thank you.

[Tarry Franck]

I find such bravery in your writings and appreciate your honesty! I can relate to the addictions and you're so right, escaping the icy grip is very hard, but can be done. Congrats to you my friend! :)))))

[Damien Davison]

Thanks a lot! Took a lot of strength that even now I feel myself losing with time.... I do what I can to maintain positivity...

[luviva]

thats a great change and this is testimony to what you have archieved!!
loved it!

[Damien Davison]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!!

[DIVYA]

I compliment you on your inner strength my friend! You need to have a lot of it to come out of it and express it this beautifully. I should know... having struggled with anorexia nervosa for 7 long years in my teenage. Pain is no stranger. And I can see it has made a great person out of you. My heartfelt regards, DN

[Damien Davison]

Thank you very much, I suppose I do have a lot of strength, took a lot of weakness to gain it... Thanks again.