Notes About The Poem

Addiction

I'm Mephistopheles, you, my Faust
I'm to your mind what a fluorescent bulb is...
To a fly. I take perverse pleasure
In trapping you in my undertow

I'm a tireless tease that will break your will
I live in your mind, rent-free. I'm tough to evict
I'm your friend with bad intentions
Always up to mean mischief

I show no mercy to my victims, and I have...
No remorse. I couldn't care less whether 
You're a person of virtue or vice
I couldn't care less about your age...

Your race; your religious or political affiliation
Once I've seized plenary control of you 
My sole aim is to destroy you, and take your soul
I'm that enticing demon that tempts you...

Minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day
Refusing to let you sleep or take a vacation
Wean me off at your peril
My name is addiction


Date written and posted: 05/30/2019

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Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/6/2019 5:55:00 PM

One day at a time ... if only folks knew what that truly means, 99% of the misunderstandings and stereotypes would be gone, and THEN we'd make real progress. Wonderful write, my friend, and congrats on your win! (I have a number on this subject, though I get little response, sadly). Blessings and peace to you!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/18/2019 7:55:00 PM

True indeed, Greg:) Thanks and blessings to you, too!

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/6/2019 5:28:00 PM

Your potent pen has spilled powerful ink in this piece of devastating affliction. A compelling poem and a brilliant personification so masterfully done, Edward. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/18/2019 7:58:00 PM

Thank you so much for the kind comments, Susan!:-)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 7/6/2019 4:34:00 PM

An evil that thrives in the shadows. You have described it well. Thank you for using your talent to shine light into the darkness. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/18/2019 7:56:00 PM

Thank you very much, P.S.! I appreciate it.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/3/2019 8:08:00 PM

Wow what a powerful piece Edward! It is so true. This is so deserving of your top placement! Congratulations! : )

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/3/2019 8:49:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie:-)

Kenneth Brenner

Date: 7/1/2019 9:45:00 PM

Edward, what a way to write of an issue that seldom catches light..Thankyou for your insight and letting this topic "go noticed"..please check out my page and the poem "An Addicts Lone Thought"..Congrats on high marks Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/3/2019 3:15:00 PM

Will do, Kenneth:-) Thank you!