Who Am I? Where Have I Gone? Poem by Noah Body

Who am I? Where have I gone?
I remember me, the one I loved
A person who was always strong

Now I'm weak and always sad
Seems I've thrown away
The happy life that I had

Who's this stranger sitting here?
Filled with pain so fierce
And the stasis of fear

Who am I? Where have I gone?
I'm nowhere to be found
I've been gone so long

The mirror shows a stranger's face
One I don't recognize
Even with God's good grace

It's an image I've grown to hate
But I'm stuck with it now
Seems like that is my fate

Who am I? Where have I gone?
I listen intently
But noone's singing my song

I used to be strong, full of pride
Now I retreat to my room
Where I do nothing but hide

By a code of honor I used to live
Now self respect leaks away
As if through a sieve

Who am I? Where have I gone?
I've looked deep inside
What I found is just wrong

I had an intellect sharp and bright
Now my thoughts are dulled
By the alcohol's bite

I was full of love for the world around
Now I'm just empty inside,
No heart to be found

Who am I? Where have I gone?