Laura Mckenzie Poet Lyric

Broken-Hearted

I wonder if you know?
How my heart aches so
There’s nothing I can say
To stop you from carrying on this way
Brought together by fate
A friendship we did create
Sisters to the heart and soul
No one would ever know
Though we didn’t share a blood Mother
But I love you like no other
Threaded together in a life of strife
The pain cuts like a knife
To watch you take those pills
And see you oh so ill
If I could take away the pain 
The pain that makes you think 
I can’t see you sink 
Into a darker dark 
 When did all this start?
My patients are running thin 
Hiding won’t make you win 
This battle of addiction 
Again I have to listen 
To those daily doses of wonder 
and questions that come from under 
Can you feel the braking heart of
your sister? 

 
                                   This was written for my sister who lives with addiction

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Steven Mcmorrow September 30, 2008 at 5:07 PM I hope your sister breaks her addiction. It is terrible, I know how you must feel. One of my friends is useing heroin,cocaine, and meth. this is a good dedication to her.

Janice Smith September 26, 2008 at 5:18 PM How very heart breaking this must be for you to see your sister like this. Very nicely written, expressions from the heart............Blessings, Janice

Deneen White September 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM I understand your pain, my sister was also addicted to drugs, but she has been clean now for 12 years, an even though she no longer uses it is a battle that she fihgts all the time, i am so sorry, and I know how painful this is, you and your sister are in my thoughts and my prayers, take care D-nyce

Kristin Reynolds September 25, 2008 at 3:57 AM How very heartbreaking. I hope she finds peace within herself - keep the faith and never give up. Love Kristin

George Anos September 24, 2008 at 8:18 PM I lost mine to addiction and suicide. Keep the faith my friend. Never tire as a sister, never stop loving. It's awfully hard when we don't give our all and find them gone...

Carrie Richards September 24, 2008 at 3:04 PM So difficult to see someone we love struggle. A sadness, and helpless tragic situation, when all we can do is stand by. I am so sorry you seeing someone you love going through such a nightmare. Have faith that she will heal, and overcome in time. Prayers.......Carrie

Michael Torres September 24, 2008 at 2:59 PM Laura- I feel your pain and hope. You care and that really matters. She's blessed to have a sister like you. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your sister. Michael

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire September 24, 2008 at 2:25 PM Dear Laura, Truly an amazing work of POETIC Genius "Though we didn't share a blood Mother I can remember, growing in foster homes and they were MOM, DAD, Brother, Sister Until the next home. I feel the hurt in YOUR HEART YOU are extremely talented I would have made this POEM "a DEDICATION" YOUR Liege...HG

Sharon Winter September 24, 2008 at 1:42 PM Oh Laura, I am so sorry. Can feel your heart breaking through your words. Hoping and praying for the best possible outcome. Life sure throws some difficult challenges our way, no doubt about it. Hang in there. Hugs, Shar xoxo

James Foulk September 24, 2008 at 1:23 PM a very touching piece and feel for you hope everything turns out ok. thank you for reading my poem and for your comment