Inspired by Moonwashed Musings Weekly Prompt – Transient &
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #258 – Cesspool
it’s inevitable
we hit rough patches in life
then yearn for tranquility and comfort
or at least the ability to move to safety
there is still hope…
self-care is a must
an escape quite possibly necessary
clarity just within reach
as long as we stretch out our hands
don’t hesitate to resolve…
but swallowing feelings
pushing them down
deeper and deeper over time
builds a cesspool within
you will begin to sink…
seeking the transient warming from spirits
diving headfirst into liquid oblivion
they say, self-medication
in reality, self-destruction
addiction can kill
if we let it…
I Write Her 
Nicely said. They do call us the aspirin society, burying our pain with medication, alcohol etc.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Addiction is easy to slip into but hard to get out of!
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Very true, Christine!
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Addition can kill – so true, Susi. Many need a crutch just to survive. Thank you for joining in.
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And COVID didn’t help. I’ve kept up with the statistics and it’s looking grim. Thanks for the prompt, Eugenia!
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It’s an unfortunate situation and doesn’t seem to be getting any better, Susi. I always appreciate you participating in my prompts. 💖
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Always a pleasure to, Eugenia! ❤
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You’ve written this so well Susi. This is the truth
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❤ Appreciate your kind words, Sadje!
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My pleasure dear friend
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:
Slow Death …. by Susi Bocks
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addiction can kill
if we let it…
These lines alone cover so many biases.
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It’s late here, half asleep. Not sure I understand what you mean.
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Good night 🥱
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Absolute truth!
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❤ Thanks, Val!
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