An Addict

An addict shoots up for the last time.
He will no longer commit this crime.
Once again, he tries to be devoted to his wife 
now he'll change around his whole life.

He still has his good and bad days, 
but like everybody its just a phase.
Now everyday he does Yoga for hours, 
and walks around with his newly formed powers.

His wife loved the transformation at first, 
but now she is to the point where she could burst.
She is tired of being second, just a fling.
She says, “You can turn heroin into anything.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Parker Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Traumatic therapy! Enjoyed the way in which you expressed your feelings of angst. Poetry is a cathartic valve. Look forward to reading more of your poetry!
Mehta Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:49 AM
Very awesome and very meaningful and deep write on an addict, Chris
Walsh Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:45 AM
Interesting piece! well done - Liz
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