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Chasing Shadows

A Symphony of Sobriety

By Austin ShermanPublished 8 months ago 3 min read

In the depths of night where shadows loom,

A tale unfolds of impending doom.

Through the haze, a tempting dance,

A story of how drugs, in silence, advance.

In a forgotten garden where poppies sway,

Whispers linger, leading astray.

A promise woven in threads of desire,

Igniting a spark, setting hearts on fire.

Ephemeral euphoria, a tantalizing taste,

The illusion of escape, a fleeting embrace.

Veins pulsating with a chemical thrill,

A seductive whisper, a downward spill.

Yet, beware the allure of this dangerous waltz,

For the path it weaves is lined with false vaults.

The mind ensnared in a labyrinth's embrace,

A kaleidoscope of colors, a perilous chase.

As the shadows lengthen, reality fades,

A kaleidoscopic journey through distorted shades.

The heart, once a beacon, now muted and cold,

In the clutches of substances, stories unfold.

Families fractured, bonds torn apart,

In the labyrinth of addiction, a wounded heart.

Choices made in the name of a high,

A symphony of chaos, a tearful goodbye.

Yet, within this tale, a glimmer of light,

A chance for redemption, to make things right.

Recovery's embrace, a beacon so bright,

Guiding lost souls towards the morning light.

"Chasing Shadows: A Symphony of Sobriety," it cries,

A cautionary anthem under starlit skies.

In the silence, it resonates, a plea to be heard,

Against the echoes of a tempting word.

The puppet dances to the toxic song,

A melody that's haunting, insidious, and strong.

Yet, within this dance, a choice to break free,

To shatter the chains, to rediscover glee.

In the labyrinth, echoes of voices persist,

Stories of resilience, where hope and strength exist.

A collective journey towards a brighter day,

A narrative that can light the way.

So, let this tale echo in the hearts of those who hear,

A symphony of sobriety, a call that is clear.

Choose life and love over the tempting waltz,

Break free from the shadows, release the false vaults.

In the quiet of night, let the truth unfold,

A story of caution, a message to be told.

For in the choice to resist the tempting spree,

Lies the key to unlock a life drug-free.

In the aftermath of shadows, a dawn appears,

A landscape of recovery, free from fears.

The journey ahead, though steep and wide,

Is paved with courage, with strength beside.

Recovery, a symphony of healing notes,

Composed in earnest, in determined quotes.

Supportive hands reach out in the dark,

A network of allies, leaving a lasting mark.

The puppet, once tangled in the toxic strings,

Now learns to dance on newfound wings.

The kaleidoscope shatters, revealing the truth,

In the pursuit of clarity, of eternal youth.

Within the recovery community, a refuge is found,

A sanctuary where healing is unbound.

Shared stories echo, creating a bond,

In the chorus of recovery, hearts respond.

Families reunited, scars slowly heal,

In the realm of sobriety, emotions feel.

The puppet becomes a storyteller bold,

A narrative of resilience, courage untold.

Yet, the journey's not linear, challenges persist,

But with every stumble, resilience is kissed.

The symphony plays, a melody refined,

A testament to strength, to the power of the mind.

The garden of recovery, once tainted and gray,

Blooms with hope in the light of day.

Choices reshaped, a path realigned,

A narrative rewritten, a soul redesigned.

"Chasing Shadows: A Symphony of Sobriety" resounds,

In the hearts of those who've broken bounds.

A cautionary tale, a beacon of light,

A testament to choosing what is right.

So, let the story be shared far and wide,

In communities where hope resides.

For in the echoes of this cautionary song,

Lies the strength for the lost to find where they belong.

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Comments (1)

  • Zain Siddiqui8 months ago

    Each verse resonates with a profound understanding of the journey toward sobriety, painting a vivid picture of hope amid shadows.

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