Life is long and hard,
Trying to survive, maybe thrive.
Fortunes told by the card
Thwarting luck, future contrive.
Falling back when overwhelmed.
Seeking to escape, to hide.
Couple of drinks, calmed.
Couple of tabs, going for the ride.
Taking away the problems,
Making them flee.
The bottle, pill and needle, emblems
Bringing temporary glee.
How do I now walk?
Without the crutch.
Taking steps, slow stalk.
Alone, in my mind, too much.
What can I do?
Fall back down?
Find life anew?
End life? Drown?
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