Lithium

You numb my reactions and soothe the pain,
while slowly rewiring my inner brain.
Am I the same person underneath?
Or am I slowly becoming another beast?
Where is my passion, my ambition and faith?
Is this apathetic person in their place?
But maybe it's better I don't feel,
but would it be me without the pills?
Oh lithium, I still take you
even though my body would rather reject you.

December 2017