Addicts Life

Dark, the damp air sends a slight chill to his skin, The distant feel of happiness, being able to feel again. Racing thoughts envelope his mind as he tries to focus On what was once, “once upon a time.” Now he stares into the lonely night, a tear slides down his face In which his body is to numb to fight. He knows in his heart that it will not be long, the needle pierced into his skin The dry blood covers his arm. Knowing he is doomed to a life of dying slow, The pain his family felt when they knew it was time to let go. All the lies, stealing, the many nights his family lie awake, Crying, praying, for there was only so much even your family could take. He lies motionless, the pain reflected in his face, He tries to free his mind to escape this terrible place. His breath gets heavier, the air much harder to breath, He finally accepts that it is his time to leave. He thinks of all the pain he caused then closes his eyes, He says, “God please forgive me.” This lonely kid dies