Battling Addiction

She sits in the room across from me
Mocking my sanity
As I try to will her to go away
But we live in a room that has no door
She sits there smug and awfully sure
That she’s in my life now to stay

She grows bigger as I get small
I don’t recognize myself at all
Her desires dictate my every move
I see her through my family’s tears
She has separated us for years
Making rough times from a life that was smooth

I cannot leave her tight embrace
Her influence distorts my once clean face
Everyone else but myself is to blame
I give into her constant plea
To get again inside of me
I loathe this gal with Addiction as her name
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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March 10, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Joe, :-) CONGRATULATIONS in Anne's "Battling Addiction" contest.. I think very highly of Miss Anne, take care~ LINDA
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations on your win Joe xx
Ober Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 7:42 AM
Big congrats, Joe! This is such a unique and powerful piece.
Dillard Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Congratulations, Joe! My Best! RAY
Jones Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Congrats Joe..nice win
Vasilopoulos Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 12:14 PM
ADDICTION IS VERY HARD TO DISCRIBE, I HAVE NO SUCH EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE TRIED TO SYMPATHISE TO UNDERSTAND, AND IN THIS WORK I ALSO FELT FEAR... AND THAT IS SOMETHING I HAVE NOT CONSIDERED. BEAUTIFUL WRITING
Kendrick Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 4:15 PM
I hope just a work about addiction and not your life or anyone that is close to you..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara
Jones Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM
A very convincing write...good luck in the contest
Goodson Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Nicely done Joe, Good luck in the contest.
Williams Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Joe, this is a terrific image here, good luck...David
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