A Demon and a Flicker of Light - An AI produced addiction poem

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 In the shadows, where darkness thrives,

Lurks a demon with deceptive eyes.
Addiction, the devil, sly and sly,
Whispering temptations, weaving its lies.

With serpent’s tongue, it preys on the weak,
Entrapping souls, it’s the devil’s technique.
In the guise of pleasure, it takes its hold,
Binding hearts and minds in chains of cold.

Addiction, the devil, a master of disguise,
Feeding on pain, tormenting with its cries.
It thrives on despair, on shattered dreams,
Sowing destruction, tearing at life’s seams.

Its grip is relentless, a vice-like embrace,
Draining hope, leaving sorrow in its trace.
It fuels the fire of desperation’s flame,
Convincing victims they’re forever to blame.

Oh, addiction, the devil, cunning and sly,
Stealing innocence, as time goes by.
It preys on the lost, the vulnerable and weak,
Leaving trails of brokenness, unbearably bleak.

But amidst the darkness, a flicker of light,
A glimmer of hope, a chance to ignite.
For within the battle, the struggle and pain,
Resides the strength to break free of this chain.

Through courage and love, the devil’s grip can fade,
Replaced by resilience, a foundation remade.
With support and belief, the demons can be slain,
And from addiction’s clutches, freedom can reign.

So stand strong against the devil’s allure,
Unite with others, let the battle endure.
Together we rise, a force to defy,
Addiction’s grip, the devil’s sly.

For in the depths of the struggle we find,
The power to heal, to leave it behind.
No longer slaves to the devil’s design,
We reclaim our lives, with strength so divine.

Remember, within the darkest of nights,
There lies a spark, a beacon of light.
Break free from the chains, the devil’s cruel art,
Embrace recovery, reclaim your heart.

                                                                   - ChatGPT


Tim Welch, LPCC Mental Health Counseling,
Newark, Ohio Licking County Online Therapy.  Virtual Counseling for Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health Issues.

www.twelch.com

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