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Addiction

Completely confused I don't remember inviting you in yet there you stood a seductive charlatan so smug and cocky taking charge of my life. With twisted words you wove a strangling web from which I hung in false hope awaiting the fulfillment of empty promises. I gave you everything even that which wasn't mine to give and you rewarded me with a lingering fear of uncertainty a hopelessness so deep that only death could bring relief.

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Matt Coffelt

Date: 10/27/2020 4:18:00 PM

Your so on as only another could understand the exact experience and charismatic ways of your pen. Dead On. Great Work my fellow poet!! MC

Running Wolves
Date: 11/11/2020 2:08:00 PM

thank you very kindly

Derek Vallandingham

Date: 1/26/2020 5:54:00 PM

I learned to write in rehab. Love a good poem that'll grab a heart

Running Wolves
Date: 1/26/2020 6:15:00 PM

Thank you kindly, I've been clean and sober for 10 years now...

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/23/2020 7:52:00 PM

Any addiction will swallow you whole, if you allow it. Most do. It is difficult freeing yourself of an addiction, yet- it is possible. With determination and strength. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy

Running Wolves
Date: 1/23/2020 8:09:00 PM

Yes indeed, it took me many years to beat mine. It started at the age of 15, I finally beat it 10 years ago. However I'm not cured it's just in remission.

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/23/2020 11:14:00 AM

powerful wonderfully crafted write on addiction... i have never been addicted to anything myself but know many that are or who have been... good one :) hugs

Running Wolves
Date: 1/23/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you sweet Lady

Jean Bush

Date: 1/23/2020 9:56:00 AM

Wow, Robert, this is a stunner. It reminds me a bit of my own The Slave Maker but yours is so much more evolved. I hope I don't become addicted to you;)

Running Wolves
Date: 1/23/2020 11:07:00 AM

yeah becoming addicted to me might be not good...lol. besides my poems are that great anyway. You are just way to kind...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/23/2020 7:28:00 AM

You delivered the contest so effectively in this poem--it evokes the emotions intended. Superb lines like ..I gave you everything--even that which wasn't mine to give.

Running Wolves
Date: 1/23/2020 7:45:00 AM

Thank you most kindly. I am a recovering Alcoholic been clean and sober now for 10 years. Sometimes I write about addiction to remind myself about the dangers of relapse.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/22/2020 11:20:00 PM

I really feel the despair in this poem, deep and emotional. Enjoyed reading.

Running Wolves
Date: 1/22/2020 11:51:00 PM

Most appreciated dear Lady, thank you

Ingrid Lehman

Date: 1/22/2020 10:19:00 PM

Very powerful!

Running Wolves
Date: 1/22/2020 11:52:00 PM

Most true stories are, Thank you dear Lady