Poetry Series – High On Life

Much of my writing comes when I’m enjoying a silent high, it’s the real reason a tolerance break never lasts as long as I want it to. In the chaos of life, our minds are racing a million miles a minute and as soon as we get a grasp on a thought or idea, it’s swept away just as quickly. Sometimes, I just need help slowing it down to appreciate each thought as it passes.

High On Life

I get high, high on life
High on – medications
It’s just a plant, a plant I use
when I do – meditations

Get close to God, feel on top
my life is like vacations
I got no green, but I got weed
cause it gives me elevations

My rent’s past due, that part is true
They say it’s an abomination
But I’m still alright, living life
making time for my creations

Swear I’ll pay, just wait for the day
of the culmination
my hard work, still feelin’ like a jerk
for bein’ in this situation

I get high, high on life
High on – medications
It’s just a plant, a plant I use
when I do – meditations

Can’t go back, I’m finally on track
that life wasn’t worth the compensation
following my dreams, it’s on me
I’ll make it or face elimination

Keep pushing on, write poems and songs
cause I’ve got this inspiration
Took courage to feel this free, finally feeling like me
Swear that’s no exaggeration

But I believe in one, so all this I’ve done
there’s really no limitation
how far it spreads, touches how many heads
helps them find their motivation.

So I’ll get high – high on life
I’m puffing on this medication.
There’s no shame, in my game
It’s just a proclamation.


Much love, until next time.

Published by Payge Gray

Poetry, writer, creative thinker & life lover. I'm just here to share in the humanity.

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