As we dive into today’s poem, let’s talk about the power of healing. Whether it’s through the written word, art, or simply sharing our stories, healing is an essential part of our human experience. It’s messy, it’s painful, but it’s also transformative.
Still Healing
I'm at it again,
I wanna quit but I can't.
I can't even tell you
how many times now.
Yeah, I've had some time-outs,
but I never overcame the pains that
I hide from in plain sight.
The pains grow with
each use, and the mantras
are just an excuse
to forgive myself for trying.
But I alwasy lose the grip
on my noose.
To get to the point where I say
"I've been here before."
Each time pushing further,
regreting and pausing to reflect
and say, 'never again.'
Knowing that it'll only be
a matter of 'when?'
Cover Photo by Brittany Colette on Unsplash. Poem by Willy Martinez, Copyright to Mind on Fire Books 2023.
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