The Dark Corners of my mind bring me
unwanted memories
Of dimly lit, smoke-filled rooms charged with
despair, remorse
Tall stools to sit on, amber liquid coiled in a glass
beautiful, deadly
There is no refuge here, only
danger, retreat
Avoiding the memories by sleep doesn’t work, they return
as nightmares.
A ray of light enters these dark corners to remind me that a
path exists.
A way out of the darkness into
the sunshine
To a place that offers a promise of peace for all,
including me
Where others remind me there is
always hope.
Today, I choose to follow
this path.
The Dark Corners of my mind remain, their power now
less defined.
