Lifes Poisons

Come sit near me, I've a story to tell 
Of a world that I once knew 
Intrigued you'll be, I'll assure you that 
I've only told a few

Not long ago I lived a life 
Ruled by make believe 
Trusting what I thought was real 
From poisons I received

Manipulation of my mind 
My dreams, my hope, my fears 
All combined and twisted up 
I lived like this for years

I craved this poison so very bad 
My rights became all wrong 
I started feeling lost and sad 
I felt I didn't belong

No one could see just how messed up 
My mind had now become 
Just how could I escape from this 
Before that poison won

Though escape I did, though not without 
The damage to my mind 
I had to take a part away 
It was really hard to find

Replaced it with the will to live 
I lost the trust in me 
At least one good came from this 
I believe in what I see

So stay away from poisons that 
This life will throw your way 
Be grateful for just what you have 
Live for day to day