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i dont remember

by trinity noelle

By Trinity NoellePublished 8 months ago 1 min read
this poem is about the overdose/massive stroke i had at 18 y/o

I do not remember what it felt like to die

I do not know blurred edges of my life

Shrinking into a pinpoint

Becoming nothing at all

I do not recall air, once so effortless

Becoming so cruel and unreachable

Body writhing, twitching, begging for breath

I do not remember blood settling in the mouth

Like wet iron

Sneaking its way down my throat, into my lungs

I cannot call to mind freezing cold

Weight of my own flesh and bones

Pinned to my bed like a broken bird

I do not remember body giving up on brain

Mind melting away like chalk in the rain

Curled up, all alone

Choking, puking, crying, bleeding

Dying.

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Trinity Noelle

23. poet. mama. survivor. ex junkie.

lover of too much. feeler of everything.

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  • Bren8 months ago

    Wow! I sincerely hope to see some more of your work!

  • Rowan Finley 8 months ago

    Beautiful and I’m thankful that you are here! Your life has such wonderful purpose. 💛

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