Addiction
You promised me that you’d abstain
but all your words were just in vain
You’re addicted to drugs, it filled me with pain
as you claimed your demons had been slain
The addiction was great, couldn’t be contained
and our joint bank account was quickly drained
You got sacked by work, couldn’t hold down a job
sadly your need for a fix forced you to rob
All of my jewelry vanished, you took it to pawn
Precious family heirlooms that I’d seldom worn
I’d see flecks of white power under your nose
guess our marriage breakdown added to your woes
With heroins vice like grip I can’t compete
now you’re destined to live life on the street
Eight Word Challenge Poetry Contest
required words addicted, slain, demons, vain, abstain, woes, destined, drained
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
8/5/19
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