[Writingworkshop] Never Again

[Neale Morison]

Never Again

Nagging, pounding, throbbing pain,
Thoughts that border on insane,
Dehydration of the brain.

Fumes of acetone, sour taste,
Tongue in coat of floury paste,
Blood that runs with toxic waste.

Fear of what is not recalled,
Acts of folly, loved ones galled,
Friends, acquaintances, appalled.

Mortified, consumed with shame,
Dark depression, blackened name,
Only have yourself to blame.

No need yet to make the leap,
Wound is not so very deep,
Wash with water, time and sleep.

Swap the full strength for the light,
Dance with devils, wake in fright,
Still, it was a funny night.


-- 
Neale Morison
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