Recovery or Relapse

Within my mind

Constant battles are fought

A tug of war

A line between light and dark

 

It takes a toll

Who will win?

I cannot break

Small steps I take

 

Recovery or relapse?

I can’t afford to lose

If I give in

My demons will win

 

Reaching out

 For help I cry

Desperately waiting

Do I give up and die?

 

The cold steel

Slowly digs in

Leaving harsh lines

Lines that define

 

The sweet release

Pain awakens…

My weakness.

My addiction.

Reviews

[Don't just B, but B ama..]

Powerful, and the reader really gets to feel the struggle and pain of the battle. well done, great piece. I CHALLENGE YOU, to STAY STRONG and NEVER GIVE UP or loose HOPE. Many of my poems reflect these same struggles. My brief bio is here >>> http://youtu.be/eEBWjiBrSE8?list=UUAfyVGtlFnB9uSkREKl-w4Q

and my Google+ and YouTube channel are the same name "Don't just B, but B amazing!" there are a lot of helpful resources and tips there. Plus you can see how I turned my Dope Story into a Hope Story.
Great poem, I feel your pain, keep writing. Merry Christmas.