David Crandall Poet Free verse

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For Drugs Poetry Contest sponsored by Rob Carmack

Addiction

Addiction.
An invisible devil,
he looks for an opportunity,
a foothold,
and starts to grow.
He tricks you,
taking over your mind,
taking over your identity.
Your friends and family can see him,
but to you, he's invisible,
so, you discard your friends.
You discard your family,
and take on new friends,
who support the devil
which possessed you.
You weaken
as he gets stronger.
First step:
Can you see him?
Addiction.

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Susan Ashley December 1, 2024 at 7:09 PM Dear David, your describe the devil of addiction with vivid imagery. I adore your last two lines for an impactful finale. Congratulations for your success in Kai's contest. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan David Crandall September 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM Thanks much Susan!

Brian Davey November 27, 2024 at 11:18 AM This is such a perfect description of how an addict gives into his demons and in the process alienates everyone who really cares about him/her. The form you used on this was perfect also fast just like addiction, Congrats on your placement David Crandall September 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM Thanks Brian, I just now saw this comment! David Crandall September 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM Thanks Brian, I just now saw this comment!

Zyrool Gifford November 15, 2024 at 11:43 AM Nicely said, David. Addiction destroys it is so sad. Well done for writing about it. David Crandall November 15, 2024 at 12:14 PM Thank you Zyrool!

Arthur Vaso November 15, 2024 at 1:11 AM Great poetry. David Crandall November 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM Thanks Arthur!

Jan Allison November 15, 2024 at 12:59 AM Such a powerful piece David, there are few lives that aren't touched by people they know with some sort of addiction, sadly its only the addict that cant see they have a problem, excellent ink! hugs Jan xx David Crandall November 15, 2024 at 9:04 AM Thanks Jan - yes, it can be pretty sad, wasting lives!

Michael Tor November 14, 2024 at 9:51 PM David what a great truth you have labelled and given examples of Addiction. It truly is the way you personified it. A very clever and thoughtful piece bringing attention to this evil decease. Thank for sharing this reality for some. God bless you... David Crandall November 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM Thanks Michael - appreciated!