Recovery Or Relapse Poem by Alison Harmer

Within my mind
Constant battles are fought
A tug of war
A line between light and dark

It takes a toll
Who will win?
I cannot break
Small steps I take

Recovery or relapse?
I can't afford to lose
If I give in
My demons will win

Reaching out
For help I cry
Desperately waiting
Do I give up and die?

The cold steel
Slowly digs in
Leaving harsh lines
Lines that define

The sweet release
Pain awakens…
My weakness.
My addiction.