memories
get so intense
whenever I
go near life's fence
and all the wrong
they've done and said
stays strong they've won
inside my head
dear water helps
to ease the pain
from thoughts that taunt
and tease my brain
still calmness felt
from delta's blast
will not erase
my troubled past
so I return
to serta's grip
to dull my mind
with every sip
to let the poison
set time free
to quiet noise
inside of me
my well of blame
my pail of whys
my hell my shame
I authorize
my preacher whether
night or day
I reach for where
the lighter lay
and burn up
one more cigarette
and yearn for one
I can't forget
oh memories
get so intense
whenever I
go near life's fence


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