A Piece of Foil

She sits at home alone
  Quietly sinking in her comfort zone.
 Loneliness feeds her soul.
  The emptiness takes a toll.
No other way to go.
  She heads to the corner store.

A quick relief to fill that void
  Her love, lies in a piece of foil.
Just another hit, to face the day.
  Takes her to that, private getaway.
Brings her to higher heights
  No transportation needed, to take 
This flight.

Where she goes, nobody knows,
  She finds elated peace, 
to devine to Define.
 Trapped in a cruel body, thats just 
  Doing time.
Embodiment of her being, left behind

Slowly descending back to her destination.  
  Reality is not, her intention.
Comes back home, sitting alone,
  The door slowly opens.
"Honey im home"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 9/8/2013 8:32:00 PM
You obviously have a sense of the weaknesses that can pull people under in their struggles. Very perceptive take on that kind of challenge :)
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Cherie Thomas
Date: 9/12/2013 7:56:00 PM
Hi karen I so appreciate your words very honest Thankyou my friend....blessings Cherie:0)
Date: 7/27/2013 8:06:00 PM
Cherie, It's just about going out and getting a pack of cigarettes you'll be right back....NOT. Been there. Addiction is tough. Find a love of something and concentrate. People love you and care. If you need a friend to lean on then lean on me. Kilmer
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Date: 7/27/2013 8:47:00 PM
Your lovely kilmer...thankyou big hugz for that comment. Its partly a fictional write on drug addiction although, ive never been a addict I can honestly say I had a time when life was meaningless & empty, & experimenting to fill that void I used pot weed marijuana, whatever they call it now lol but that was a long x ago...we live & we try & learn. Appreciate your kind comment xxoo cherie
Date: 7/19/2013 11:54:00 PM
Hi Cherie, I was not sure were this was going it is about drugs wrapped in foil, I had to read the comments to get the right idea, it was an interesting poem, thanks for sharing. John
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Date: 7/24/2013 9:08:00 PM
Hi john thanks for your comment,,, yes you have it right.It is about drug addiction, and the foil symbolizes, what is used in the daily struggles....thanks so much 4 commenting genuinely appreciate it...cherie,,,,
Date: 7/8/2013 12:14:00 AM
What a war of love and its true purpose. Spectacular!
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Date: 7/8/2013 8:36:00 AM
Hi drake, thanks so much for your feedback, value your comment thankyou<3 cherie
Date: 7/7/2013 7:41:00 PM
Wow deep, thought provoking poem, on the addiction. Indeed a lonely place. Brilliant poem, Cherie. Check out some of mine, might find some more you like. Peace.
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Date: 7/7/2013 8:38:00 PM
Many thanks jiril, thanks so much for taking time out to read my poem, really appreciate it:0). You should check out Richard Lamoureux poem "Dancing on a point" awesome, poem!!!!.....thanks again cheriexx
Date: 7/7/2013 1:11:00 AM
Have a great weekend!
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Date: 7/7/2013 12:21:00 PM
Enjoy your weekend to....thanks
Date: 7/7/2013 1:09:00 AM
An exquisite piece! Very deep. I really love it though sad. Good to know you're no more attached to pothead. Thank you for dropping by my works. Well done Cherie! AO
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Date: 7/7/2013 12:20:00 PM
Thanks so much for your comment ao, and your welcome,, anytime:0) cheriexx
Date: 7/6/2013 3:55:00 PM
Hi Matthew, thanks so much for your comment & I listened to "mothers little helper", I never heard that song before. I see the resemblance, yes very true!! The best "drug", is poetry:) thanks for sharing, the song with me & your lovely comment appreciate it peace & <3 cherie....
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Date: 7/6/2013 3:19:00 PM
Reminds me of the Rolling Stones song - "Mother's Little Helper" which was also about a woman's use of substances to reach the "artificial paradise". The best "drug" is poetry! You capture a woman in trouble in this fine, enigmatic work. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 7/5/2013 8:20:00 PM
Great poem Cherrybunny.
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Date: 7/6/2013 8:27:00 AM
Hi m, thanks m, your the best. Miss you loads<3 cherie...
Date: 7/5/2013 6:51:00 AM
Hi Cherie, check out a poem I have dedicated to you.
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:16:00 AM
I read your poem, it gave me goosebumps, thanks so much for the dedication amazing write, my friend:) Cheriex
Date: 7/4/2013 9:39:00 PM
Beauty within the sadness, an emotional write depicting a reality that plagues more than we care to admit. Self medicating to a place of numbness when reality just hurts way too much. Well expressed and thought provoking.
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:14:00 AM
Thanks so much richard , I love your comment, such truth & wisdom, on such a heart wrenching topic. For anyone in that situation, a daily self destructive battle, that steals everthing. Thanks so much for commenting, appreciate your kind words......Cheriex
Date: 7/4/2013 5:44:00 PM
I love the realness of this one. Telling it how it is for so many people I am sure. Sad one. Good expressive writing.
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Date: 7/5/2013 7:09:00 AM
Thankyou so much for your comment andrea, means alot to me....yes a sad truth for sure. Cherie...x
Date: 7/4/2013 4:11:00 PM
Sad that life is so unfulfilling that some turn to drugs and other means to feel happiness in their life..Enjoyed reading your work which is very expressive and emotive..Thanks for the visit to my work..Your comments are valuable to me..Sara
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Date: 7/5/2013 6:18:00 AM
Hi sara, thanks for your comment . A very honest , sad truth, indeed. I enjoy reading your work to & Thankyou again for your insightful comment....peace & blessings always....Cheriex
Date: 7/4/2013 3:25:00 PM
I can honestly admit to being a pothead at certain times in life, lol...just love your real talk & honesty, johnny, its a hard thing to admit sometimes that we are our worst enemy!! But you said it best our bodys our flesh, are our worst enemies. Your presence on my poems really make my day. Truly appreciate & value your kindness and inspiring words...thanks always, blessup......cheriex
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Date: 7/4/2013 2:41:00 PM
Been There Done That Way Too Many Times To Ever Forget, This Fire Unto These Flames, Beautiful Cherie ˜ This Is Very Powerful Within Real As Sincere Terms Her Reflecting A Billion Shattered Mirrors ? I Do Believe That For Reasons Unbeknown Unto Ourselves At This Moment In Time At Least Within The Truest Of Clarities, That Our Body's Our Flesh Are Our Worst Enemy's ? I Love Your Poem, Because I Love Beauty ˜ Love, John
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