Gypsyof Essence Poet Free verse

Battling Addiction

The white dragon hunts you.
With eyes of a predator, ever watching.
Waiting in the dark shadows to strike.

I have chased this dragon before.
For he has haunted me, as well.
Many a lifetime ago.
That you did not know.

There is terror in my heart.
I want to scream, run!
But you will not hear me,
Over the roar of his breath, 
or the promise of more.

Your choice binds you to the chase.
No spell I can cast will be enough to save you,
Beautiful boy.
I can only stand here,
 and watch, 
as this dragon looms 
over your poisoned mind, 
and weakened body.

You are running out of time.
The chaos is closing in.
Gripping you tighter every time.
I cannot stand to watch.

My heart dies a thousand deaths.
You must run.
Please, I beg of you, for all you are beautiful boy.
I don't want to watch you slip into the past,
As you fall prey to the dragon.
Run!!

GypsyofEssence

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Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2013 at 9:01 PM Gypsy Queen, :-) CONGRATULATIONS in Anne's "Battling Addiction" contest.. I think very highly of Miss Anne, take care~ LINDA Gypsyof Essence March 13, 2013 at 4:29 AM Thank you ;D PD

Scott Howard Myers The Gypsy King March 9, 2013 at 12:41 PM Your King is happy The young prince will find his way.... Forever in service to my Queen And Your poem rocks baby. Gypsyof Essence March 13, 2013 at 4:25 AM He will find the path. . . Forever I will be yours my Gypsy King.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 9, 2013 at 5:51 AM Congratulations on your win Gypsy xx Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:50 AM Mandy thank you!!!! :)

Joseph May March 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM awesome write...congrats on your win Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM Thanks so much :)

Tim Ryerson March 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM Stunning...don't know what else to say but congratulations - Tim Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM Yes that 'first buzz' I got ya. thanks for commenting, reading, and understanding the pain that drug addiction can have on one's self. Tim Ryerson March 8, 2013 at 3:32 PM Always trying to duplicate that 'first buzz'...how well I know

Heather Ober March 8, 2013 at 7:45 AM WOW! This poem blew me away! Such a creative way to write about addiction. Wonderful win! Congrats :) Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM Heather thank you! :)

Ray Dillard March 7, 2013 at 8:30 PM I've seen the remnants left by the white dragon. This is one of the hardest to shake. Even then, the victim is drawn like iron to a magnet! Always pulling! Always there! Wish him luck! He will need help for a long, long time! RAY Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:41 AM Ray thank you. Yes it is a long hard road to beat this drug....thanks for stopping by :)

Donna Jones March 7, 2013 at 7:22 PM Beautiful win Ms essence Gypsyof Essence March 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM Thank you Donna, I am always glad to see you've stopped by :)

Joyce Johnson February 11, 2013 at 11:13 PM i don't know whom the dragon is but I hope your beautiful boy runs. I see you are new to our pages and it is hard to get started. just keep commenting and others will start reading and commenting on your interesting and well done poetry. Welcome. Love, Joyce Gypsyof Essence February 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM The dragon represents Heroin addiction, the boy is someone very special to me who is struggling with this horrible addiction. Chasing the dragon is when you chase the high this drug gives you. I needed to express my self and chose to write about it. Thanks Joyce xo