Coming Home

I paid my price for an addiction. If you have a problem please please listen to those who love you and seek help. Life is truly beautiful.

To once know the oceans sound

To before the future laugh as a child

To stay obedient away from the grain

the brutal face of reality, can consume

every nutrient of value.

A young bright smile turns to waste

the years of grief age the pain

and withers desires to live.

Leaves without color

Life without beauty

no senses can trace

this grave consequence.

Oblivion sounds peaceful

Though loving words mean well

They never echo on the last call

discovering your obscure black hole.

The death of your smile

The loss of the son,

Where has he gone?

What brings about reality?

A collapse and a call.

A mortal shame of words

exchanged,

A change crawling through

the veins of existence

The spending of scars

a parted truth comes 

mightier than blood red eyes

You want to live

and facing this mirror

Has shown it is not broken

You are staring into your

creation of choice,

Either hell bound or

Entombed in silence

You can pierce the illusion

The confidence of under control

You can choose to fight

And live, walk within beauty

instead of judging it

and calling it obscene.

Clarity is a daily realization

What you are worth is without question.

With each step you are coming home.

Reviews

[DCT ponderings]

Shaun what a poem. You describe addiction well.
Oblivion sounds peaceful
Though loving words mean well
They never echo on the last call
discovering your obscure black hole

I know many who wish their words did ring through at last call. Come home to me loved one. Leave the pain behind. Come home to me. Feel the way.

I too know truths that once realized change your very DNA. I have been struck to my core by realization.
The spending of scars
a parted truth comes
mightier than blood red eyes

But the ending Shaun was beautiful. With each step you take you come home to reside in the person who is yourself. Feast upon him for his worth is indeed without question.

I have been fortunate not to fight this particular demon personally as long as being a creative junkie doesn't count ;). I know I shouldn't tease because this is a serious and worthy topic. Great message of recovery.

[Shaun Payton]

Thanks DCT!! No, being a creative junkie is A-ok;) I learned theres some quality to pain, instead of burying it, why not welcome it like a thousand bloody daggers penetrating, makes for good poetry. Everyone has worth, even in pain and love.

[DCT ponderings]

Yes they do friend.

[Brittany Zedalis]

This one really gets to me. A friend of mine I've known for many years just recently finally got help for an addiction that was killing him.
Well done.

[Shaun Payton]

Its a long road to destruction..same as recovery is, but seeing the wonderful world is worthwhile.

[Frieda P]

I felt this one to my core Shaun, I was addicted to pain killers at one time, and now watching my eldest son fighting his own demons, 'coming home' how perfectly apt, that conveys the message, when you're in the throes of addiction, you're so off the mark, nothing feels like home. Well done my friend!

[Vikrantsingh]

Another sunny day has come and gone away from paris to rome, I wanna go home - Michael Bubble.
The title struck me with this song. Poem is very well expressed Shaun Loved it equally

Stay Blessed and Happy :)
- Singh :)

[Shaun Payton]

I'll have to look up that song Singh. Thanks for reviewng and kind words:)

[Vikrantsingh]

No worries :)
Song is very beautiful, you poem is different.. Just the title recalled it ;)

[Shaun Payton]

:) Im still look it up lol

[Vikrantsingh]

;) let me share the link

[Shaun Payton]

Ah that would be helpful yes:)

[Vikrantsingh]

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCwQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlbSOLBMUvIE&ei=eyjUUaSUCNDHrQeZlIDwCg&usg=AFQjCNGEHG1QC4kjE4gRubN0ID_0jmkFqg&bvm=bv.48705608,d.bmk

Check this

[Shaun Payton]

Its a beautiful song Singh!

[Vikrantsingh]

Yes :) Thank You ;)

[SyberRose]

thanks for sharing Shaun...nicely penned...Rose:)

[Shaun Payton]

Thanks for stopping by Rose:)

[UponTheBrink]

I enjoy your style so very much, and the meaning in it even more. This poem especially spoke to me because of past experiences I've had. Continue the amazing work, Shaun.

[Shaun Payton]

Thank you so very much uponthebrink:) I will try to. Their is always hope and others to lean, with love and respect nearly anything can be done.

[UponTheBrink]

My pleasure. And, of course, your words speak true.

[Sami Khalil]

"You can pierce the illusion
The confidence of under control

You can choose to fight
And live, walk within beauty
instead of judging it
and calling it obscene.

Clarity is a daily realization"
You packed so much good advice and wisdom in this great write. Everyone needs to heed your message of empowerment,...Well done...:)

[Shaun Payton]

I hope do, cause addiction will kill you, I chose to live:) And if I can choose to live so can others! Thank you Sami:)

[Sami Khalil]

Good message. You are welcome...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Your poem takes us on this journey, firmly and gently. I absolutely love the last three lines - the affirmation of value and hope. Well done!

[Shaun Payton]

:) Thanks you Rita. A journey wish I never traveled. But I found value and hope, so can others. :)

[Shaun Payton]

Live, break addicctions ghost, love faith honor respect

[Souladareatease]

I agree with this review it is sound and worthy of the writers fine mind---there is an eerie resemblance...are You by chance related?

[Shaun Payton]

He's my twin brother hehe We come from the planet Zolcadar, and are here to spread the message of love and peace upon the Earth lol hehe

[Souladareatease]

Excellent truths Shaun-Pen feeling with the Knowledge obtained
a wonderful write to Living!!!

[Shaun Payton]

Thank you Soul. Life is beautiful.