I am one of Them
In this culture, perhaps, not common
I, we, family, have lost a child
The tip of a needle was all it took
What that wreaks is unimaginable
We go through life untouchable
There is nothing quantifiable
That equates with this alteration of life
Life is change they say, but they don’t prepare
YOU
FOR THIS
There’s not much to say
The numbness takes care of that
Is there something to do?
Still figuring that one out
Remembrances must change from dark to light
Life’s joys, so faintly remembered, must fight
We must take on that challenge to give us might
No choice!
Lest we sink
From this world’s sight
Peace Out
2 replies on “ALTERED LIVES”
As I think about how we met, how I met a lot of wonderful families, my heart is saddened because I know we met because each one of us lost a loved one to an overdose, whether it was a child, a brother, a boyfriend or a daughter. What we have lost is a loss unlike any other. But the bonds we have created with each other are bonds unlike any other. The strength and courage it takes to share the stories of our loved ones, the courage it takes to share our feelings and our pain, is something only given to us by god, by our loved ones. Not everyone has the ability to speak out, and thats ok, but to you Harris, I thank you for your continued courage and strength to keep being Zachary’s voice, as I am Ryan’s.
Sincerely
Anne (Ryan’s Voice)
My only hope is that more people like us share their stories. Thank you, Anne, for your strength and perseverance;)