"Rock Bottom’s Basement" and "Here's What You Do" by Aiden-Alexander

Rock Bottom’s Basement
there were so many moments
that it should’ve been
i wish i could say
it was on a random tuesday
and something inside of me - just clicked
but that’s not what happened
i only wish it had been
in the space that floats
just above rock bottom
that i had decided
enough was enough
without backing myself
into a corner – like i
seem to like to do
but no – that would’ve been
far too easy for me – because
for some reason – i seem to need
more of a challenge
the kind that only
rock bottom’s basement can provide
after landing so hard
that an imprint of my butt cheeks
is left in the concrete
and filled with the tears of sadness
from losing almost everything
that i worked so hard to get
and was left with nothing – but regret
that was the moment – that i finally quit

Here’s What You Do
breathe – deep and slow
verbalize your emotions
touch your hand to your chest
tell yourself - that you’re safe
look left – then right – then left again
notice something that you can see
something that you can smell
something you can feel
count up to ten – and then
back down to zero
visualize a time
when you were successful
know that you
are ready for this
stand tall – make a brave pose
and - wiggle your toes
calmly walk toward the door
brace yourself – if you need to
stand close to the edge – then
just let go
and if at first – you don’t succeed
maybe skydiving - is
just not your thing