I'm trying

but I don't see the point
when all I really wanna do
is smoke a  ******* joint

or maybe
just a couple beers
would help make things
a bit more clear

It might help my *anxiety
but i'd *lose my sobriety


no

I won't let it win
today
Instead, I think
I'll
**meditate

Lies,
Like little cobras,
Slither into your ears,
Caress your feelings,
And bring ephemeral comfort.
Until they bite.
One by one,
They feast on your gullible confidence,
Hiss at your allies,
And strangle your conscience,
Until,
Hollowed and pitiful,
You capitulate to the snake charmer.
But it’s too late.
The venom afflicts.