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Deeper Into Addiction: Condemnation

I see the world around me fueled by negativity Every ant crawls along, hopelessly addicted to something or another One ant says to me "We're better than the addicts." I respond. "You and I are no different." We're all addicted Though our fixes are different So go on, my closest friends Condemn them all! Condemn the alcoholics! Condemn the junkies! Condemn the cutters! Condemn the abuser and the victim! I see it how it is. None of us are different Let me show you through unbiased eyes Your hypocrisy. My closest friend, fueled by hate Using a traumatic experience as an excuse to never advance Couldn't make it a day without reliving it Addicted, condemned! Day after day, slandering junkies Smoking and snorting and shooting up You're no different with emotions sustaining you Addicted, condemned! My lover, the light of my life, hooked up to the wall Staring at a screen and condemning the world outside Cursing all who tear you away Addicted, condemned! Alcohol angers you, you call them fools Forgetting the world outside through nectar in a bottle You're no different with your electronic soul Addicted, condemned! I'm just as bad Living life after life inside my head Outside is cold, my worlds are so warm Addicted, condemned! I can admit I can't live without my addiction I can see the beauty in suffering So go on, you two! Go on, everyone! Condemn all you disagree with! And forget you're just as bad as they are!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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