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Black Soul

When the addiction takes over there is nothing left of who you used to be.

By Nikki LynnPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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Look into the mirror

Do you recognize who you see?

Back eyes meet your reflection

Your soul is gone and you can hardly breathe

Wake up with regret

But you didn’t fall asleep

The shakes and cold sweats

You don’t have much time left

But you can’t stop the disease

When the madness takes over

You found your own escape

Fade into false reality, pretend it’s great

You know you don’t belong here

And it’s killing you inside

But who are you without it?

You can’t see beyond your disguise

The voice in your head is loud

No matter what you can’t shut it out

Just take another sip

It’s gonna be okay

Once you take your hit

Your friends come out to play

Now it all makes sense

You see they understand

For they are lonely too

Together you fit hand in hand

You sit there tranquil and dazed

As your mind fills with smoke

You are completely unfazed

Yet somehow full of hope

Several moments pass

The euphoria is fading

Depression hits, reality arrives

Your soul now depleting

You’ve been living a lie

You wish for one more chance

This time too late

Everyone mourned your death

They’ve accepted your fate

You fall back under

The cycle continues

Your black soul took over

With nothing left but memories

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About the Creator

Nikki Lynn

Poetry writer, owner of @nikki.expressions on Instagram. I just want to shed light on situations and help everyone feel like they’re not alone.

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