And the Bubble Bursts

An illusion of euphoric freedom, a bubble that encloses them from all sides and they float in it awed by its iridescence. Swirling rainbow images could be seen on its layer, miming untold tales of enchantment with each lurching bounce as it levitates higher. When actually it is a death trap, a spell that isolates them from reality and soon they succumb to destructive compulsion. Itches of dark temptation lead to scary scars; more they scratch, worst the wounds become. By the time the bubble bursts, they are already dead.
Date: 05/01/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 4:00 AM
Wow! A cautionary tale! Great reading you this morning, Afzal!
Raven Avatar
October 24, 2018 at 6:24 AM
Hi Afzal, a powerful write and a strong message on your topic. It is so easy to fall into an addiction and only if you are very lucky can you escape it. An honest, real write on the subject. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend....Mike.
Daniel Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 3:10 AM
So very true, Afzal, yet many are trapped in it..
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 3:11 AM
We are often lulled into a false sense of security as you illustrate with metaphors in your first stanza. A chilling message Afzal...beautifully composed! : )
Ajmal Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Ahh this is a really wonderful poem with a strong message, you see the first time you have drugs, it s like you are in heaven, slowly slowly your body start to get used to it coz it takes you out of your problems and gives you piece, and when we realize that it eating us, it s perhaps too late and we don t have strength to quit then, best advise, always stay away from it, good luck
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 5:54 PM
wow, STRONG writing with a strong message. I really liked seeing this one today. WElcome back!! Thanks for your sweet comments.
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