BY D.V. JOHNSON, II

***DVJ’s Author Note: This piece, “CHAINED” was inspired by my Demon, alcohol. Although I am over six years sober, it does not mean that the pit of my gut does not yearn to feel that burn. There is still a temptation to escape the mental anguish at times. It’s no secret that any demon on that side of the wall, is also within these walls. The difference is that “out there” we can distance ourselves from being so close to it. And, “out there” there are FAR MORE RESOURCES (counseling/therapy/treatment/programs/support) to help us improve ourselves. Writing allows me to turn my pain into Purpose. Mentoring also helps me maintain the Positive Momentum that I have gained over my “Time.” I also wrote “CHAINED” to let others know that the are not alone in their struggles.

Afflicted, tormented, conflicted, and Viiiiiiii-olently addicted… Sonorously sodden heavy chains draining the life out of me… Tried & fate-defied… Hooked&shook to the core feenin’ for more but terrified to further explore…

Cold night sweats got me grovelin’ & laid-da-Fuk out on this fawnky-ass floor… as my demons claw at the belly’s eternal depths… teetering at the crossroads of what lies in wait… It is crouched in the low-ready, poised to viciously pounce & gore….

12 Steps away from completely handing the reigns of these chains over to Him and walking along a renewed path, fully restored…

Humbly,
D.V. JOHNSON, II

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Independence, VA 24348

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