Battling Addiction by Donna Jones

Alfred Vassallo

Date: 4/19/2013 9:11:00 AM

This couplet touched me so much. Two years ago I was an alcoholic, why not now you may say, because I have stopped two years ago but I don't know what I do tomorrow. God bless you for an inspiring poem.

James Loggins

Date: 4/16/2013 6:34:00 PM

This poem hits really close to home with me, some of my family members have struggled with the disease of addiction, i love this piece of work, and thank you for your kind comments on my win in the Famous Duos contest, i appreciate it

Donna Jones Date: 4/16/2013 8:36:00 PM

Good luck to you and your family James....I look forward to seeing your name among the winners again!

Date: 3/10/2013 9:02:00 PM

DONNA, :-) CONGRATULATIONS in Anne's "Battling Addiction" contest.. I think very highly of Miss Anne, take care~ LINDA

Donna Jones Date: 3/10/2013 10:04:00 PM

Thank you again...a topic close to home , within my home. With hubby of 22 years. He is ugly stoned and mean I only hope he keeps his promise this time..... nite-Linda

Anne Currin

Date: 3/9/2013 10:02:00 AM

Donna, this entry for my contest really touched me. Thank you so much for participating and belated congrats on the most deserving win :)

Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 1:43:00 PM

Thank you for sponsoring us Anne and for the kind words....Donna

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 3/9/2013 5:53:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Donna and happy for your friend too xx

Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:06:00 AM

Thank you Mandy, I wish every story would have a happy ending....

yasmin khan

Date: 3/8/2013 5:46:00 AM

Congrads on a fine winmy dear Diane Keaton..oops Donna..somehow you remind me of my fav actress Diane Keaton.

Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 6:44:00 AM

That's a fine compliment and thanks.....for the congrads....Donna...

Ray Dillard

Date: 3/7/2013 8:37:00 PM

He's one of the lucky ones! He'll admit that he is drawn to it every day and fights it away. Be there! RAY

Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 6:46:00 AM

Yes I know.....and he does...sometimes prescription drugs can be almost as bad....thanks for stopping by...blessings

Joseph May

Date: 3/7/2013 6:40:00 PM

congrats on your win Donna

Donna Jones Date: 3/7/2013 7:28:00 PM

Thanks Joseph...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/26/2013 4:38:00 PM

Good that there has been a happy ending..Enjoyed reading your work...If for a contest, reads like winning material to me..Sara

Donna Jones Date: 2/26/2013 5:03:00 PM

Thank you so much Sara....

robert johnson

Date: 2/26/2013 4:07:00 PM

May the oath of freedom stay the course for your friend. :)

Donna Jones Date: 2/26/2013 5:04:00 PM

I appreciate that Robert..blessings

jeffry cohan

Date: 2/26/2013 6:23:00 AM

see, you write what's in my heart wih aplomb...maybe if I do what you wrote with perfection the 6th time i have to go through that tunnel of hell i'll be able to understand what you mean..five times wasn't enough..laura nyro would have taken your words and set them to music...i am forwarding your words to a lot of my compatriots...your phriend or phiend PHREEPOETREE ~free cee!~

Donna Jones Date: 2/26/2013 12:36:00 PM

All my prayers and strength I can send to you are freely given....friend it is always Donna thru thick and thin

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/25/2013 9:45:00 PM

A good set of descriptive couplets.

Donna Jones Date: 2/26/2013 12:36:00 PM

Very kind Robert.:-)

Joseph May

Date: 2/25/2013 8:32:00 PM

very nice couplet Donna...best wishes

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 8:52:00 PM

Thanks Joseph , much appreciated

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/25/2013 6:01:00 PM

Nice set of rhyming couplets. Looks like a contender for the contest.

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 8:54:00 PM

I appreciate it Robert....thanks..

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 2/25/2013 2:39:00 PM

Good poem. It is not easy to battle drugs. Once you take them - it's hard to leave them. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. Lucilla

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 8:56:00 PM

Yes most difficult, physically and emotionally, psychologically. Takes a brave person to fight it..thanks for stopping by

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 2/25/2013 2:00:00 PM

Donna an excellent write on a subject that breaks your heart for those that struggle with any type of addiction. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 2:31:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie :-)

David Williams

Date: 2/25/2013 1:37:00 PM

Donna a good write for a sad subject, good luck in the contest...David

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 1:48:00 PM

Thanks David, appreciate that...

Rachel St.Cross

Date: 2/25/2013 1:04:00 PM

..."*.)? I Knew A Beautiful Girl Once Whom Was Her High Schools Homecoming Queen, Sweet Beautiful Donna ~ Afore The Crown She Realized That She Loved Women; Became Bisexual To Appease Expectations Then Had Two Children ~ The Husband Found Out And To Escape She Turned To Drugs While Struggling With Deep Emotions; Albeit Society Played It's Part Also ? As It Does With Countless Heart's ~ She Ended Up Becoming A Prostitute To Feed Her Addiction As Running Away And Life Became Lost; Ten Million Tales ~ Quite Touching Your Beauty's Verse ~ My Love, Always, Rachel *

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 1:50:00 PM

Yes too many sad tales..sorry for your acquaintance dear Rachel...thank you for the kind words as always

Russell Sivey

Date: 2/25/2013 12:54:00 PM

This is a happy ending, I know I've seen it happen before! I loved reading this intriguing poem this afternoon! What a fantastic piece, Great Work!!

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 1:51:00 PM

Thanks Russell :-)

Eileen Ghali

Date: 2/25/2013 12:41:00 PM

Yes...praise God when someone is finds freedom from addiction. Lovely poem, Donna. :) I'm happy for your friend,'s victory and for the joy you've experienced due to it!

Donna Jones Date: 2/25/2013 1:53:00 PM

When one chooses to do it for themselves miracles can happen...but they must choose it...and than you for stopping to read

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