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I am simply here today
Just right here
My mind is not in other places
Hazy and unclear
My eyes aren’t glued to glowing screens
Reclining on my rear
My memories aren’t wandering
Lost in painful years
I am simply here today
Just right here
My face is not in judgment mode
Nose up in a sneer
My mouth does not start watering
Thinking of a beer
My heart is not so lonely wishing
Others to be near
I am simply here today
Just right here
My legs are not propelling me
To keep my business clear
My muscles are not tensing up
Restrained in baseless fear
My ears no longer listen for
What they don’t want to hear
I am simply here today
Just right here
2 Comments
What an astounding piece! Having the courage to present your work on a public forum is a clear indicator of how far you have come in your recovery! Keep posting and impacting people’s lives.
This is beautiful (and necessary). Thank you.