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Mottled bodies inside and out Needled veins black and about Eyes dark through unsleepened nights Lying in door ways that's about right. Bottles and tins surround my life Once i was married, no longer have wife Kids disown me as i lie there spent Confused they are where the family has went. The above is not me, if you don't mind me saying Its a vision of life, for the ones who start playing Who take that fork they meet on the road Again the doorways no family abode. Many a home in this modern world Hit by life's Tornado's in never ending twirls Some see the light at the end of the tunnel Some down the drain, in a spiralling funnel. Society seems to breed the above Are they really the clever, who absorb that first shove To be an Addict as you walk down that road Be ever so brave, ignore that goad. Live strong, live free An Addicts life is what you don't want to be Sometimes, don't think of you, think of others Or they remember you under an earthly cover.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/24/2014 8:22:00 AM
sad truth which makes me more scared getting involved and such am much careful.. Addiction comes in many forms but it depends on discipline amd control that you can get away from this..i hooe the best addiction peoole can havr is being kind
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James Fraser
Date: 10/24/2014 2:57:00 PM
Music & poetry are my likes, never an addiction. If I do become an addict, the afore mentioned will be my ails, and koolio ails they'll be, James :)
Date: 9/17/2010 9:25:00 AM
So much truth to this write many have lost everything by kidding themselves into thinking they can try it once and walk away. It's all about choice, love it James
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Date: 5/15/2010 3:46:00 AM
I relate to this in so many ways i would like to hear more from your collection inspire me..
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Date: 11/29/2009 1:05:00 PM
Very interesting view from "The above is not me, if you don't mind me saying" this reminds me of something I would write. Well done
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Date: 10/11/2009 9:07:00 AM
congrats jim on this being featured this week well written and remember were only addictive if we chose to follow that devil giving us the power we got not to give up the fight thanks for sharing and for your kindest comments blessings to you and family
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Date: 10/9/2009 3:01:00 AM
James, congrats on being featured this week...Raul
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Date: 10/6/2009 3:45:00 PM
Strong, powerful poem with a good message. Congrats on your feature write this week. Keep writing I'll keep reading. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 10/6/2009 1:36:00 PM
Very moving piece, James. So many lives are touched by this devistating problem. So sad. Congratulations on this heart touching poem being featured this week! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/6/2009 8:31:00 AM
As a retired school teacher I can tell you I've seen too much of what family disaster can bring. Congrats on this fine selection. Love, daver
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Date: 10/5/2009 4:35:00 PM
Powerful poem with a good message. The rhyme works well. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep on writing! Wishing your continued success. Karen
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Date: 10/5/2009 10:12:00 AM
What an intoxicating(<-pun) write Mr. Fraser ! I may have been a bit cynical here Sir,..but for good thought,..your poem speaks what is right ! Congratulations having this great write featured !! james
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Date: 10/5/2009 8:06:00 AM
Such a thought provoking and timely poem. Well deserving a featured role this week. Congratulations James. ~ Carrie
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Date: 10/5/2009 4:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week James. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/5/2009 3:20:00 AM
a fitting tome... nice feature! James!... jim
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Date: 10/4/2009 11:22:00 PM
Congrats on your feature poem this week James.Rgds Brian
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Date: 10/4/2009 7:07:00 PM
congrats on being featured. JB
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Date: 8/6/2009 3:23:00 PM
Nicely written. Illegal drug use is a part of life in the states now. A Sad state of affairs. Sara
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Date: 7/27/2009 4:30:00 PM
It is horrible how we create such things.that can destroy us so quickly. Great write James.~Lynette
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Date: 5/25/2009 6:12:00 PM
Sad, there are so many. Most don't understand until it is too late. Vince
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Date: 4/25/2009 5:19:00 AM
James - Good point made in this poem.. I'm glad that you clarified that it is ot you. Or else you may have received a pundit leacture about saying no to drugs. (Smiling out loud.) Drugs lead to death too often. May God bless you as you bless the world with your words. Always, Dane
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