I remember hearing from Christians how they enjoyed fasting. They would state how they received such benefits from this discipline, and I would immediately think to myself, "What are they talking about? Are they confused? Benefits? What, a loss of water weight? “Of course, when I fasted, all I heard was complaints from my stomach telling me to feed me, and to feed me now or else pay for it all day."Unfortunately, I would give in to these grievances and never reach the point t

I sit and wonder: "Why am I here?" Please make this mess disappear. Arguing and alcohol, couriers of despair, Deposit their burdens, more than I can bear. Anguished mother hurts me, Father runs and flees, Bitterness consumes the heart, Alone and scared, I want to part. Drugs ease the pain away, Isn't that what some say? I find that this cannot be so. My heart is still so full of woe. Dark prison surrounded by disdain, No release from these chains, Anger internalize