A never ending Voice demons That took over me Tossing and turning Stuck in a trance Biting thee hand That feeds Thee lower I went Thee hurt Never seemed to fade It fell continually Buried me alive Self inflicted How thee hell could I not After all I’d seen I didn’t know Any other way Wanted to mask my pain Numb to thee core Afraid to face myself In thee mirror Straight insanity Was unleashed A dog that wouldn’t stop hunting For peace of mind A calming place to lay my head Finally hit rock bottom Awoke and fought an uphill battle Years later reflecting On living sober and clear headed How refreshing Realizing that I’m a survivor Of a tragic past I didn’t deserve I almost gave up on life But glad I didn’t Thee almighty one Had other plans in store for me