This Too Shall Pass
I’ve gained a lot of notoriety
Among my peers in sobriety
Family and friends lie to me
So full of this new anxiety
Am I destined to be great
Did I show up just a lil bit late
Is living in hell my eternal fate
I hate this hurry up and wait
Persistence pays I got no check
Broken dreams left a wreck
No matter the wrongs I correct
I’m never as far as I’d expect
Tired and weary brink of depression
This sober things my new obsession
Wish I truly knew my full intention
A new course or just another lesson
Fighting to smile painful cheeks
Been masking the pain for weeks
Between the lines emotion speaks
Companionship my heart seeks
Distant whispers changing faces
Looking for love in hateful places
Hurts all my heart chases
A loser’s win bitter and tasteless
Dont want drugs to numb the pain
Just want to feel less than insane
Acknowledgement for what I gain
Maybe to just jump out a plane
Battling demons and these thoughts
Going back ain’t worth the cost
Sobrieties the job and I’m the boss
Analyze the profits and loss
Time to rise above the class
Pains temporary not meant to last
Give it a chance is all I ask
Because this too shall pass.
September 10
