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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

Date: 3/10/2013 9:01:00 PM

Gypsy Queen, :-) CONGRATULATIONS in Anne's "Battling Addiction" contest.. I think very highly of Miss Anne, take care~ LINDA

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/13/2013 4:29:00 AM

Thank you ;D PD

Scott Howard Myers The Gypsy King

Date: 3/9/2013 12:41:00 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
Date: 3/13/2013 4:25:00 AM

He will find the path. . . Forever I will be yours my Gypsy King.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 3/9/2013 5:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Gypsy xx

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/9/2013 8:50:00 AM

Mandy thank you!!!! :)

Joseph May

Date: 3/8/2013 7:31:00 PM

awesome write...congrats on your win

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/9/2013 8:49:00 AM

Thanks so much :)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/8/2013 3:28:00 PM

Stunning...don't know what else to say but congratulations - Tim

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/9/2013 8:49:00 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
Date: 3/8/2013 3:32:00 PM

Always trying to duplicate that 'first buzz'...how well I know

Heather Ober

Date: 3/8/2013 7:45:00 AM

WOW! This poem blew me away! Such a creative way to write about addiction. Wonderful win! Congrats :)

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/9/2013 8:43:00 AM

Heather thank you! :)

Ray Dillard

Date: 3/7/2013 8:30:00 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
Date: 3/9/2013 8:41:00 AM

Ray thank you. Yes it is a long hard road to beat this drug....thanks for stopping by :)

Donna Jones

Date: 3/7/2013 7:22:00 PM

Beautiful win Ms essence

Gypsyof Essence
Date: 3/9/2013 8:37:00 AM

Thank you Donna, I am always glad to see you've stopped by :)

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/11/2013 11:13:00 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
Date: 2/12/2013 12:13:00 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