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Yesterday 3 more people in the UK died as a result of taking these 'Superman' tablets unaware that this particular drug doesn't take immediate effect so a second tablet is taken .....

So you think you are like Superman Pop a pill and you can fly Beware of what you are really taking To get an illegal high The new superman pills can be fatal They don’t give you an immediate hit The slow release effect can be deceitful You need to be made very aware of it No high comes … you simply can’t wait Beware Superman has yet to take effect Pop another pill and seal your deathly fate Overdosing is fatal this fact you can’t neglect So you think you are like Superman Pop a pill and you can fly The tragic reality of taking these drugs They are causing too many people to DIE 3rd January 2015

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Karam Misra

Date: 6/3/2016 6:05:00 AM

Excellent, Jan. This message belongs in a Public Awareness campaign, maybe it could save a few lives, especially those looking for an immediate high. It's difficult to wean off people from taking drugs but at least they can take more care. It's like asking the addicts to use at least sterilized needles to avoid aids. Loved the poem, deserves a higher placement; but I guess there are restrictions on the contest sponsor, too. Congrats. ~karam~

Balveen Cheema

Date: 6/3/2016 2:47:00 AM

Congrats Jan! Children are the real victims of being Supermen!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/3/2016 4:15:00 AM

It is a subject close to my heart - we lost 2 young lives (brothers) in Dec 2014 and it rocked our community - any warning message we can get out is vital if it saves just one life it is worth it:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 1/22/2015 10:53:00 AM

Jan, I like poems that deliver a practical message, and that's just what this one does (and does superbly well, being from your pen). Thank you.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/23/2015 2:53:00 AM

Thanks Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Thabang Ngoma

Date: 1/6/2015 5:28:00 PM

Hi Jan...sad to hear one of my great chilhood superhero's being misused for such evil, really...truly, this is shocking drugs are destroying so many young lives...anyway, enough saud...rgds, 7habang

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 5:30:00 PM

It is so so sad Thabang - no wonder people are tempted by such a wonderful 'endorsement' such as the Superman logo:-( Hugs Jan xxx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/6/2015 1:57:00 PM

a message so formidable and well composed, jan.. good thing I never tried drugs.. really nice!.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 2:58:00 PM

Nor me Nette but there seems to be quite a drugs culture among some of the young - yet another 4 families in mourning:-( Hugs Jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/6/2015 11:27:00 AM

we need these kinds of poems Jan, hard hitting truth..3 dead and dozens more effected with their loss...love the way you did this..brilliant..

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 11:31:00 AM

There are now 4 people who died that day Harry - they arrested a 19 yr old man in connection with the deaths. The poem hits hard with me on a personal level as it is most likely my son's 2 friends, who died a few weeks before Christmas, died as a result of taking drugs like this.:-( Hugs Jan xx

Funom Makama

Date: 1/6/2015 11:07:00 AM

Great and lovely poetry... Happy new year!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 11:24:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by Funom:-) Hugs jan xxx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 1/6/2015 7:48:00 AM

obviously a heartfelt write Jan the dangers of drugs are well known yet seem to make little difference, youngsters of today bore so easily and find it a way to escape boredom great pen hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thanks so much Shadow if this poem prevented one death then it would make it all worth while:-) Hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/6/2015 7:13:00 AM

First of all let me congratulate you for this life-saving poem! I ignore what it is as I ignore all pills! Second, I would like to add that we live in the age of pills that promise solution to all our problems at the moment we do not need any for nature has foreseen all and has provided for all situations a solution! Bravo again and Bravo for the powerful and informative verse! A seven for each Bravo, dear, Jan! God bless you!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 10:43:00 AM

Thanks so much Demetrios as you know this write is very close to my heart:-) Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/5/2015 7:06:00 PM

I know how this news must be affecting you. The Superman Emlem makes this pill all the more appealing. It is good you are educating people Jan, Bravo my dear!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/6/2015 1:14:00 AM

Its simply heartbreaking Richard and yes I wrote it to educate - such a powerful superhero being used to such tragic effect:-( Hugs jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 1/5/2015 2:06:00 PM

I've never been into drugs, but I've witnessed what they can do. Bravo for bringing such to light Jan, nice one, James :) xx :)

James Fraser
Date: 1/5/2015 2:18:00 PM

It's the ones at the top who live to a ripe old age, and never even think about the ones that fall by the wayside. Drug dealers should be given life in Prison, James......

Jan Allison
Date: 1/5/2015 2:14:00 PM

Nor me James but recent events have hit me hard and when I read of the deaths of 4 people in one day from this particular pill I had to get a warning out in the best way I know:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2015 1:58:00 PM

A standing ovation for this one, You really did a good job of bringing awareness about a drug I had not even heard of before!! great pics too.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/5/2015 2:12:00 PM

In light of recent events in my life Andrea I had to get this info out to a wider audience - there were actually 4 people who died from this drug on one day - a 19 year old man has since been arrested in connection with the incidents:-( hugs Jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 1/4/2015 11:08:00 PM

How Horrible! I have never heard of it but that is just awful.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/5/2015 12:57:00 AM

You can imagine this news hit home very hard after recent events Brenda:-( Hugs Jan xx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/4/2015 7:01:00 PM

Rattle is having online submissions which relate to weekly news stories you should write one for them. Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/5/2015 7:06:00 PM

What is Rattle???

Jan Allison
Date: 1/5/2015 12:56:00 AM

oh I've never heard of them - thanks Debbie!! Hugs jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/4/2015 1:42:00 PM

..... Someone gets rich ..... and other lives are destroyed .... or meet the death ..... bad,bad,bad .... well written,Jan ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:24:00 PM

Thanks Anne lise:-) Hugs jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/4/2015 12:36:00 PM

So so sorry to read this Jan. :( I don't know what to say...Thanks for bringing this to the forefront of our awareness. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:23:00 PM

If this poem was to stop one person taking this vile stuff then my job would be worthwhile:-) Hugs jan xx

Donna Jones

Date: 1/4/2015 11:30:00 AM

Thank you for this informative post...you're a blessing

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:23:00 PM

Thanks Donna I just wanted people to be aware:-( Hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2015 11:10:00 AM

Jan, a 7+++ and my poster board for drug abuse. I am so tired of children being used for their wealth and adults should know better

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:22:00 PM

It's so so sad Eve - I have read today that a person has been arrested for the dealing/importation of these drugs ... he is just 19 years old! Hugs Jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/4/2015 10:47:00 AM

You have taken one step in the education of us all. It is the most important thing that can be done about this. You are a gem.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 3:21:00 PM

My son's 2 friends died before Christmas it is suspected they took a similar type of drug - when I read of the death of 4 people in the UK on Saturday I just wanted to do a warning poem:-) Hugs jan xx

Daver Austin

Date: 1/4/2015 9:31:00 AM

Good warning, Jan. I had a LSD laced hit of mary jane just once and that cured me for all time. Love, daver

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 9:51:00 AM

Gosh Daver so glad you survived that one - I just wanted to alert people to this new issue:-( Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 1/4/2015 7:15:00 AM

Another sad sad story Jan....it should be blanketing the news, social media, posted at all the clubs....to much tragedy....prayers for all affected,.... Hugs Tim

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 9:50:00 AM

The police are so concerned about this new batch of drugs they are offering an amnesty for people to hand them in - guess its tragedies like this that may make people open their eyes to the danger of these drugs:-( Hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/4/2015 4:14:00 AM

I know this is very personal for you Jan.....powerful write...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 5:24:00 AM

Thanks Joseph I was saddened to see another 4 deaths and wanted to do a warning poem:-) Thanks for your continued support:-) Hugs Jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/4/2015 3:07:00 AM

Superman is not about pills but about a mindset. We should not seek ecstasy in outer world. Ecstasy is always an inner thing. Superman lives in our mind and not in a pill. I am really shocked to receive the sad news from you. I am so sorry and sick. I do not want any addition to the death row. Try your best to stop this.Love>>rajat

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 5:20:00 AM

Wise words Rajat but i guess these people are seeking a different kind of thrill and tragically it goes so wrong:-( Hugs Jan x

Shane Cooper

Date: 1/4/2015 1:14:00 AM

Thanks for the poem Jan. Dug use is never a happy or easy subject to write on. I lost a cousin to it some years ago. Love Shane xx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/4/2015 5:18:00 AM

It's so sad Shane sorry to learn of your loss:-( hugs Jan xx

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/3/2015 7:30:00 PM

I know of this story. It is Ecstacy with a Superman stamp on them. There are different active ingredients used to make Ecstacy. Most formulas are quick acting these pills are slow acting. The user thinks they are not working and takes more. This leads the user to overdose. The ingredient causes the body to overheat. This leads to death. Great important write Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/3/2015 7:37:00 PM

You have hit the nail on the head Armand - so tragic - it really needs to be highlighted to the users what the potential the effects of Ecstasy or MDMA really are:-( A subject too close to my heart for comfort:-) Hugs Jan xx