Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #39: Write a piece of poetry or prose about addiction. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge
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i cant
you may be able to tell yourself nothing's wrong
i can't
you can move along like nothing ever happened
i can't
you can go up and talk to whomever you please without a care
i can't
you may be able to live without worrying your mind will betray you
i can't
you can tell yourself to stop saying those horrible things to you
i can't
you can stop holding yourself to extreme standards
i can't
you can relax without being anxious about being relaxed
i can't
it's not
a conscious
choice
it just
happens
nothing i do
will make it stop
help