I was once lead astray
Unknowing and unafraid;
Seeing only a path with less pain.
I thought the fire could be contained,
But it all went up in flames.
I found myself in darkness, enslaved.
Despair was snaking through my veins.
I was no longer in control, no longer sane.
Still, I didn't see the price I paid.
Then you came; an explosion, a grenade.
From that moment everything changed;
Because of you, I was remade.
The shadows lifted and I was unchained,
My soul reignited and my life was saved.
©poetry_oleilah
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Author:
Leilah (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: These words were written about my son; how he saved me from addiction just by existing.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments2
great sentiment
and very well expressed
~ a very nice piece,
thanks for sharing / caring
This shows the love and dedication parents should have for their children. To love them so much that that love saved you from yourself. And the crazy thing is; they will not understand the depth of that love unless they have children of their own. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of that love.
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