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The Breaking Point: The Silent Decent
This poem tries to capture the pain of watching a friend succumb to addiction, bound to a destructive habit that erodes both health and hope. As one friend struggles with the limits of friendship and "agape", the other slips further and further away, lost in a cycle that breaks promises and bodies alike. This poem hopefully serves as both plea and ultimatum—a haunting look at the cost of holding o...
Wednesday 13th November 2024 4:47 pm
(R)APIDLY (R)ECLINING (M)ENTAL (S)TATE ?
As I trip on my words,Â
And stumble on my thoughts.Â
I experience tingling sensations,Â
Loss of balance and lack of coordination.Â
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It started when my immune system ruptured out of control,Â
Which could have been linked to deficiency of cholecalciferol.Â
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It attacked my myelin sheath resulting multiple lesions,
Which led to life-long treatment as there is yet to be a c...
Monday 12th April 2021 9:27 am

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