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