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An Escape

Dancing With Distraction

By Heidi McCloskeyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
An Escape
Photo by Moritz Mentges on Unsplash

Drink the magic potion, the ice clinks

– the glass no longer half full

Inebriation the goal

– a sport you play so well

Sober realities are never much fun

– when for you

Time wasted is long forgotten

– in your

Respite from the mundane and despair

Allowing you an escape

Choosing to shut it all off

– or shut it out depending on your perception

– either way, your cares fly away

Two or three is never a big deal

– it really depends on the mood

Intoxication

Overwhelming the senses

– poisoning the mind, body, and soul

– a distraction in which over time we both become

Numb and cold.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Heidi McCloskey

I have internally decided that I am a writer. Since that decision was made, the voice in my head has changed. It’s become louder as it begs to be released.

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  • RP3 years ago

    I love this! Great job

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