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Escaping the Pain
Copyright, Jess
the pain is burning
like hot coals
the cold is stinging
like sharp glass
the world is whirling
like a marry-go-round
the walls are closing
like a barbed wire cage
the screaming is ringing
like an out of control phone
the air is disappearing
like hands choking
knives cutting
razors burning
pills relieving
alcohol intoxicating
smoke calming
feeling leaving
pain leaving
it seems so simple
one more second
and it will all end
no more pain
no more cold
no more spinning world
no more walls closing
no more voices yelling
no more air evaporating
the knife will sting
but just for a second
the razor will burn
but not for too long
the pills will upset
but only for a time
then it will all be done
escaping the pain
away from hurt
the screams subsided
all worries disappear
freedom