My Name Swam In Shame Poem by John Sensele

I meandered from blunder to blunder
A tortuous and treacherous trek
Feelings in my heart began to thunder
Roaring in my mind without a break

Misdirection in my mind grew
Slanted steps my feet took
Detours by the dozen I brew
Arrogance for bravery I mistook

Cannabis, steroid steered the way
My brain bit by bit shrunk
Cocktails of spirits and tablets held sway
Ethanol in the blood beat me drunk

Sums my head could no longer do
A baggage of cabbage I became
Cigarette sticks I chainsmoked with no further ado
In the end, my name swam in blame and shame.