Denial

Denial

As I pull back the plunger
I see red but feel calm

As Blood stains the carpet
That drips from my arm

As I ease the heroin into my vein
Ignoring the voice that says I'm insane

Now I'm not really caring if I live or die
Or even admit to living a lie

But the pain goes away
As I light the pipe

I just take a deep breath
And relive the hype

Rosalynn Grant 2002