“Redemption”
By Zachary Kundinger
Hopeless and helpless, a slave to addiction Convenient physician, please fill my prescription Wandering aimless, through non-fiction friction Unaware of limits imposed, sickness restrictions Arrogant ignorance, I feel that I’m free Last thought in my mind, steel wraps around tree Stricken and shaken, I suddenly see Epiphany awakened, no longer just about me In selfish pursuit, of imbibed misdirection Shattered truth in my hand, I hate my reflection A coward uncouth, revealed in spirit dissection Submit unto you, God it’s your will and discretion Perpetual discontent, in a residence divided Attempting to mend, where love and addiction collided Replacing the pieces, they still fit. I’ve decided Inside remain peaceless, passion and hope reignited Time to start fresh, baptized I’ve been cleaned Childish smiles, become less distant than dreams Love reunited, a bond forged without a crack or a seam Strength is restored, for the Lord hath redeemed.
“This poem is written about the emotional turmoil one goes through in the battle to overcome addictions. If anybody reading this is struggling in their own fight remember, you are NEVER alone! I know at times your life may feel as though it is falling apart, but it is NEVER beyond repair. For those of you who may be struggling with a situation in which a loved one is slipping into the abyss of chemical dependence, remember, they are looking for your love and support NOT condemnation and frustration; believe me they get enough of that from themselves.”
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“Paint Your Objectivity Green”
By Shane Teter
The stink of a fart
The pinch of a kiss
The peace of gentleness
Money, the love of it –
The colors in before my eyes at the onset of a migraine
The numbers that math symbolically represents. . . .
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There is no measure of human experience.
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I give this poem four, 4, IV, cuatro, 0100, ....-
“Whenever given the choice between objectivity and subjectivity, Shane always picks subjectivity -- always. Not one time has he ever picked objectivity. Okay once. Just once.”
