One Day. One Story.
A Lifetime of Healing.
One.
A story among many.
Darkness, anger, and survival,
memories bleed through,
flickering from one memory to the next
turning the mundane,
every day into a nightmare.
I am ripped from the present
to the past of
anguish and despair
secrets that are
buried within,
the muffled cries
forcing the silence.
I am quiet no more.
I will no longer keep this secret.
I will no longer be trapped in
yesterday’s nightmare.
Five Years of Sobriety Thoughts
Five Years Sober As I write this, it's been five years and seven days since I had my last drink. I am split on how I should react. On the one had I want to stand upon the tallest building, shout this accomplishment to the world, and curl myself into a ball and cry...
Did I Ever Feel That Good?
October 2018 Day 2 Ride Allegheny The sheer joy in my smile caught my attention as I scrolled through the pictures. It wasn't the picture I was looking for, but perhaps the one I needed to find at that moment. I could only stare in wonder at the happiness on my face...
Do You Know How Dangerous It Is?
Choices. We all make them. And it would seem that no matter the choice there are dangers involved. This poem is about that, and finding out what you can live with.