Drift Away

I slip I slide I drift away

My thoughts awry

No fears at bay

I coast I cry

I try to find

A piece of myself

I left behind

A stronger self

Cool calm collected

Within the mirror

Once reflected

Gone is poise

Dignity

Replaced by shame

Insanity

Concealed in silence

I try to hide

Recluse myself

My time abide

Eyes are heavy

Thoughts a curse

Fear surrounds me

Superfluous

Solitary in thought

The future slight

Each word I utter

Another fight

I slip I slide I drift away

A shell of myself

Stands here today