Erasing the Pain

I inhale deep to numb the pain
To ease this emptiness inside

I exhale with a sigh
The calm settles around

No longer do I feel
Like I’m clawing to escape

I am overcome with relief
Ready to face the day

No longer am I spiraling
Sadness slowly starting to fade

A smile slowly settles in
My breathe begins to calm

I am thankful for this release
Sometimes the only way

Anxiety can be so immobilizing
Depression making you fight or flight

My choices not always right
I know where I stand

Marijuana I truly thank you
Sometimes your my only friend