10 to 1

Every single ounce of pain has been met by 10 ounces of alcohol.
DRUNK
Every single ounce of pain has been met by 10 ounces of tears.
SAD
Every single ounce of pain has been met by 10 ounces of weed.
NUMB
Every single ounce of pain has been met by 10 ounces of anger.
MAD
Every single ounce of pain has been met by 10 ounces of bodily fluids.
WHORE
Every single time I react to the trauma, I pay 10 to 1.
DRUNK
SAD
NUMB
MAD
WHORE
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I drank to escape the pain, that led to more pain to be made.
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10 to 1
I cried and cried from the past, the pain seems to always last.
10 to 1
I smoked myself dumb, only to feel okay until I came down from the high.Β
10 to 1
I resent the ones who couldβve prevented the trauma.
10 to 1
One night stands use to make me feel wanted, not anymore!
10 to 1
Why lie to you or myself, the brutal truthβ¦Thereβs a relapse around the corner. My childhood demons still have a grasp, they still have some control!
10 to 1
Like 3 Pin it 2Itβs them against me, I must fight 10 times harder in order to survive.

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Comments
Don't be an asshole
Wait on The Lord
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Vices are easier to hear than advices :)Β
I'm going to be just fine, just as you are. Sometimes we just have to weather the storm, and then ask for forgiveness!Β
Thanks for the read and support, Iβm being a good boy, the wife makes sure if it!Β
Wow RG!!...this is great in its presentation and honesty....for me....truth lies in exploration....and in exploration there is always failures and disruptions...i call this a life well lived.....there is true forgiveness for the honest explorer!!.....ALL STARS!!....great stuff my friend!!.....LOVE & ROCKETS!!......T xo
Thanks Tony, it seemed to have strong validation of reminding myself where I was and now miles away where Iβm at now. The journey has been long and hard but well worth the results and Poetry has been my compass! I appreciate you my brother.Β
Awesome write RG and very relatable.
- Syd