I'll start my commenting on this one, dear friend. :) This one is like reading a page from my past. It's so dead on that I was almost shocked when I first read it. It explains the feeling with an acute knowing that only comes from one who's been there. Hones, raw, powerful... EXCELLENT.
2013-04-24

So many reasons why this is compelling, not the least of which is the title, which gives it (even more) a sense of hopelessness. That it's in the third person adds distance, as if she is being observed in her pain.

The phrase "But for now" changes the tone of the poem, it does give hope, and perhaps "Ad Infinitum" really does have an end, and it will be happy.
2013-04-09

Commentally Ill
invading and pillaging, begging, compulsion and obsession, playthings- *does a little dance* sounds like my kind of party.

no, though, i can relate. when i'm sober.
2013-04-09

StillHoppin
I feel for her more than words could ever say. "It invades and pillages any resolve" is a line that sticks with me, and expresses how I feel about the battle within my own mind. The simplicity and directness of your words in describing this lend the poem much power. Wow.
2013-04-08

Rik
After reading again. It became obvious that I had missed the duality of the message. The battle engulfs all. Those who live the fight and those who look on with helpless misunderstanding and hence frustration and confusion. I guess there is always two sides to every story. Very well portrayed.
2013-04-08

ken d williams
The inner streghth , will win out.
Ken
2013-04-08

The internal struggle is the finest battle of all,
and also the easiest, by far, to wish upon another.
Hope things have gotten better for 'she.'
2013-04-08

Rik
As always the battle within expressed with a clarity that can not be overlooked. If only others could see so clearly. Would a cup of tea help :-)
2013-04-08