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Still Trying

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"I'm coming out" she said,
she didn't mention
she was coming out of her head

trying to turn over a new leaf
one without the drugs or
all the men caused grief

alcohol wasn't doing it either
though apart from the chemical haze
intoxication was a nice breather

She's found silence in this space
Splitting her numb world
With amazing grace

she's still trying;
still lying on the floor
still blocking the door



© John Hardesty 2009
Poem inspired by :iconlittlegett:'s amazing picture. He graciously granted me permission to use the above image in my submission. See the original image here along with the rest of his amazing gallery :devilish:

Image is copywrite Andrew Gettler :iconlittlegett: and is used by permission

Text is copyright 2009 John Hardesty
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Villenueve's avatar
Deep and powerful words!