The Paddock Review

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A Poem by Hannah Turner

My Body 

 

This is my body 

I see it as my own 

Where it used to be a vessel to get attention, 

or alcohol 

or whatever it desired 

in the moment 

Now it is tired and wants to rest 

Now it is no one else’s 

No one commands it or manipulates it 

No one overpowers it or dominates it 

This body is my own 

….

This poem is from the book The Clarity of Chaos by Hannah Turner (Finishing Line Press), and can be found at https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/the-clarity-of-chaos-by-hannah-turner/


Hannah Turner is a 27-year-old poet living in Ojai, California. She began writing The Clarity of Chaos while studying in Paris, where she also began her journey of sobriety. Now two and a half years sober, Hannah channels her experiences with addiction and recovery into poetry that is raw, honest, and deeply human. Her work speaks to anyone who has struggled with substance abuse or navigated the emotional storms of transformation. Through this collection, she hopes to break the silence around addiction, challenge the stigma, and remind readers that healing is not only possible—but powerful.