Peggy Melmoth Poet Rhyme

Addictions

I’m in two minds
Within my head
Greed versus my will
In my two minds
I must discuss
My addictions still

Reason and passion
Agree a decision!
Two voices in my head it’s
With reason that
I do agree
And not these die hard habits.

How so persuasive?
Much they promise
Yet still back where I started
Once more invite
These dear obsessions
To be the dear departed

And when they’re gone
Would they be missed
Like a lover leaving bed?
Or would I miss
These soul vampires
Like holes within my head?!

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Beata Agustin October 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Richard Lamoureux October 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM You captured these feelings eloquently. Well written.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2016 at 6:26 AM - Reason and conscience ..... - A great poem, Peggy ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 11:19 AM Peggy, thank you for the wonderful reply

Poet Destroyer A February 4, 2016 at 9:59 AM Wow, that's deep into the mind. I'm at war with myself when making decisions and fighting off addictions. This is a brilliant write. Peggy, I imagine some addictions leave a large hole and CAN be compared to a lover missed in bed . Awesome written poem. Linda Peggy Melmoth February 4, 2016 at 11:22 AM Thanks Linda. Yes they are missed, but in the way that you miss a lover that you know was very bad for you!

Daniel Turner February 4, 2016 at 6:36 AM It never really goes away. Deep write.