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Poetry

Faith in Recovery

By

RB

RB writes from a prison in VIC.

Willy Pleasance

The pressure of the pain inside,

Formed diamonds in my mind,

Tempting me to throw it in,

To leave it all behind.

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My mind sitting in dark rambling,

What pulled me out was friends and family.

They taught me love and affection,

Because of them I had hope through connection.

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I can’t believe I was once so lonely,

But now my heart feels warm and homely.

This world is one I no longer fear,

My mind is straight and spirit is clear.

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As I walk this path of self-discovery,

I now have faith in my recovery.

This
piece
was originally printed in the
November 2025
edition of About Time.
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