Addicted

Screwed XIV Contest Sponsor: Rob Carmack Addicted... Betrayed by my excess Caught and restricted Deniably distressed Ever since that Thursday Friday came too soon Guilty in the worst way Hung out under pains moon Insinuating my recovery Joking, laughing, weeping Karen made a discovery Laura left not sleeping Made me a warm bath Narcotics were my death Owning a broken hourglass Pretending I needed rest Quivering in withdrawal Regret fills my immateriality Seeing what I really saw Through out my immortality Using to stop the itch Vindictive by nature Waiting to make a switch Xerox my dirty paper Yearned to be me again Zealous and uncondemned Date Written: November 18, 2015

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Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2016 1:17:00 PM

Amazing poem, Laura. Congratulations on your freedom and for your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Lu Loo
Date: 1/25/2016 1:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra :) Always so generous to me:) *smiles*

Edward Ebbs

Date: 1/24/2016 9:11:00 PM

Congratulations Laura for your placement, and I am standing up clapping my hands, congratulating you on overcoming your addiction. I am so very happy for you, thank you for entering this contest :)

Lu Loo
Date: 1/25/2016 7:38:00 AM

Wow, Edward, thank you very much for the recognition. I am honored to have a placement in your contest..Many thanks Edward -*smiles* -luloo

Paul Callus

Date: 11/19/2015 5:39:00 PM

Well done, Laura...not only for a capable rendition of this hard form, but also for having kicked in the addiction. A powerful and sincere poem, accompanied by striking notes. #7 Warm regards // paul

Lu Loo
Date: 11/19/2015 8:33:00 PM

Thank you Paul very much you are very sweet, thank you. Have a blessed night!! :) -lu

Dan Kearley

Date: 11/19/2015 12:41:00 AM

Way to go! Stay strong! :o) Nice ABC poem.

Lu Loo
Date: 11/19/2015 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Dan :)