“Waking Up in Quicksand” is a raw and unflinching exploration of despair, addiction, and the relentless grip of inner demons. Through vivid imagery and haunting honesty, the poet conveys the suffocating weight of hopelessness and the desperate search for escape.
Waking Up in Quicksand
Waking up in quicksand, in a mire of doubt,
Getting sucked deeper, with no way out,
It seems nobody cares, I have no reason to fight,
My life is a thistle, on a dark windy night.Memories long past, cut me like a knife,
A lost soul, I flounder, in an ocean of strife,
Monsters keep screaming, inside my head,
And I wonder if I’m not, better off dead.The needle looks welcome, or a fat white line,
Take another puff, and all will be fine,
There seems no escaping, this sad life I’m in,
My demons are strong, and they always win.I flee from my burdens, for they are a curse,
But reality finds me, to make matters worse,
I reach for the bottle, my staff and rod,
The devil inside smiles and gives me a nod.This crazy life I’m living, grows rapidly old,
A nice shot of whisky, would keep out the cold,
My companion, the devil, knows I long to be free,
He grins as he pushes, the bottle towards me.My world is decaying, in this loser’s game,
Believing in nothing, I pray just the same,
I’m drowning in guilt, and I’m unable to cope,
Why won’t my God, just throw me a rope?Tonight, if I’m lucky, I’ll be able to sleep,
Forget all my troubles, in a slumber so deep,
In the morning I’ll rise, and I’ll silently shout,
As I’m waking up in quicksand, with no way outDavid Ritter
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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS
A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!
BOTTLED MEMORIES
These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.