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Addiction {resubmit}

I have laughed as you have cried I have lived as you have died I love to make you hated Being held above as you are degraded I steal your future and prey on your past I am socially accepted, as you become an outcast I am a dealer of darkness, a deliverer of pain I smoke your lungs and collapse your veins I'll take all the things you dream about After all its things you can live without All you possess will be lost or traded As those you love become hated I’ll cover your body all over with sores Turn those you love straight into whores I come straight from hell believe me its true The father of darkness brought me to you I am a master deceiver a father of lies So far ahead of the game I need no alibis I've heard you scream my God it’s not true As I joyfully take your children from you I'm so good at deception you are unable to see As I take them away you seek comfort in me I open my arms and pull you into my chest Cradle you up till the day of your death So can please come join in my misery But know your heart and soul will be my final fee

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Violet See

Date: 9/9/2008 7:18:00 AM

Awesome, absolutely awesome. I have forgotten how much fun poetry is. thanks for bringing it all back. I no longer have the addictions but sometimes those feelings come back. I can't wait to post some new stuff. Hope to chat with you later somewhere, ttyl V

Sarah Frieman

Date: 8/22/2008 6:26:00 PM

Dad this is one of my favorite poems because it really does describe addiction, but I stand strong in the fact that how you originally wrote it was better, it used to give me goosebumps but not any more. LOVE YOU :o)

James Foulk

Date: 7/31/2008 10:37:00 AM

a great piece of work, i smoked for 41 years and that is i have been told is almost as bad as being on drugs. but it is ten years in novemember since i quite. this was a great poem.

Melissa Girolami

Date: 7/17/2008 7:23:00 AM

Wow. I'm almost speechless. It seems everyone I've ever loved has been taken down by drugs and you put this perfectly into words. Your discription of what drugs do to friends and family as they stand by and watch is perfect. Well done! Thank you.

Cherilyn Fry

Date: 7/16/2008 8:41:00 AM

Mike - I loved this poem - you are a very talented man! Kudos for you for recognizing the dark face of addiction. Cherilyn - deep thoughts - keep it goin!

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 7/15/2008 4:53:00 PM

Oh, what a nasty black disease that is, you are so very blessed and strong to have made it out alive. Good on you, hun - Kristin XO

Mickey Pig Knuckles

Date: 7/15/2008 4:46:00 PM

Michael, when you start to write I want you to know, your reading fan base is going to grow. A talented author with lots to say, thank you for sharing with us today. This poem is wonderfully composed and hits home with many Michael. May God Bless You Dearly... MPK

Lena Townsend

Date: 7/15/2008 12:43:00 PM

This is the truth and worded in a way to make others see. I see this as helping many to find a better path. You offer hope that there is life beyond addiction. Thank you for sharing and for reading and commenting on my work, it is an honor to receive advice from someone of your talent. I am sorry about the loss of your pet as well, I know that is hard. It is like losing family, many prayers go out for you nd yours. Smiles from Lena

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/15/2008 12:39:00 PM

So powerful. A view from the inside. Frightening, as it should be. Like I said, so worth reading again. Love, Shar

P Sheart

Date: 7/15/2008 9:30:00 AM

Hello Michael I got chills with this one. I was captivated word for word line by line with this incredible write. At the end I needed to pray just to feel the love again ha! Very powerful indeed dear Michael. Please don't underestimate the influence you have to help other's trying to overcome an addition. You serve as a example that it can be done. I so admire that you went through what you did in this life in order to help others. Love Light Truth Patricia

Ronald Bingham

Date: 7/15/2008 9:20:00 AM

Wow you couldn't have put it any plainer. I was hooked on nicotine for 42 years, I quit cold turkey this December will be six years ago. I enjoy the messages you share in your poetry, Ron