Free Verse: The Battle Inside

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My soul is torn and ripped,

Shredded from the Battle inside.

In my left ear the voice says,

"Give in just this once". 

The voice in my right ear says,

"Dont do it; that leads to death".

(Boom..Boom..Boom)

My heart pounds inside my chest,

As I lay on the floor.

It feels as if it will just stop,

To feel some relief.

(When will this drug end)

I can't remember a time;

It's been so long since I've felt free.

My thoughts always racing,

"Why do I give in so easily"?

"Shall I again be free"?

(The drug still runing through my veins)

AH! I scream into the night,

As I stand to my feet.

Feeling itchy and restless,

I start running as fast as I can.

Inside, my heart pounds harder,

Running down this endless street.

Breathing harder with each step,

I desperately want to stop.

Though I try; I can't stop myself.

Suddenly everything goes dark.

(I hear a thump as I hit the ground.)

The darkness is deafening,

So much that it pierces my ear drums.

I can see myself,

Laying on the floor lifeless.

I'm drifting away further and further,

Until I soon see a dim light.

I awake grasping for air,

Taking in as much as I can.

My heart is no longer pounding,

There's no longer a rush through my veins.

Grateful for each breath,

Grateful for another chance.

My eye's are wide open again,

The world seems new.

This time I will make better choices.

I wil not give in to the voice,

That leads to a bitter end.

(I shall choose the voice of life)

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