Cocaine Is Her Name

COCAINE Is Her Name ( Addiction ) COCAINE is her name. They call her COKE for short. She came into this Country, without a Passport. Since then - she has made a lot of scum rich. Others have been murdered and found in a ditch. She is more valued than diamonds and worth more than gold. Use her just once and you too - will be sold. She will make a straight A student forget his books and a Beauty Queen forget her looks. She can make a known speaker become a bore. She can take your Mother and turn her into a Whore. She can make a Teacher forget how to teach. She will make a Preacher - not want to preach. She can take your rent money and you'll be evivted. She will murder your babies or, they will be born addicted. She will make you - rob, steal and kill. When you are under her POWER - you have no will. Remember my friend - her name is BIG C. If you try her just once - You may never be free. She has already destroyed ACTORS, POLITICIANS and many a HERO. She has decreased bank accounts, from millions to zero. Shooting and killing is a common affair. Once she's in charge - you are under her SPELL. Now that you know - what will you do? I tell you my friend it's all up to you. The day you decide to sit on her saddle - the dession is one that no one can STRADDLE. So pay close Attention and listen well - because if you don't - you can wind up in HELL...
05/08/2013 Note: Just hoping to make a difference. For S.K.A.T."S contest
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Ray Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 6:40 AM
and the body counts grow exponentially daily...wise words, accurate in every aspect...a word to the wise is contained in this poem....i recently celebrated 28 years of sobriety, there is a path out if you listen to this poet's warning...nice job
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 8:26 AM
Great poem, I know that cocaine is a horrible drug and it hurts so many people's lives. You explained what the horrible drug does to people to the fullest. This poem is a ten.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 11:47 PM
GrEaT poem, Lucilla! Just add that to the list of lures in this evil world. May love light your path in life always.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 1:03 PM
hello Lucilla, I would rather not know her. or meet her. have a nice day my friend.
Mankasingh Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 9:52 AM
Excellent depiction of the horror that The Big C can reign with just one time.Well penned my friend.
Breedt Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 2:26 AM
Lucilla this is not a poem as it is a baseball bat. Its brutally honest and i bow. You should really elaborate . Think of rewriting it . You are really onto something here. I dig it when people call a spade a shovel. He he love Jannie
Hunter  Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 10:01 PM
A great one indeed!
Holmes Avatar
October 23, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Wow...this was awesome and true!! My favorite poem by far!!!
Night Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM
i like this poem alots im going to fav it nice job
Horstkotter Avatar
June 1, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Well written poem. Enjoyed the read
Horsman Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Yes you certainly do make a difference, and with that a wonderful poem, that needed to be written,
Manassian Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 12:42 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! This is one of your most powerful writes, my dear. I'm so impressed with this effort to bring the dangers of cocaine addiction to light. Great job! I applaud you! Wishing you a wonderful Mother's Day celebration. Thanks for all the kind visits!
O'Leary Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 2:52 AM
Brutal message... well done... Terry
Jordan Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Wow! Straight to the point. Congratulations on your win with this fine piece... Jack
Babcock Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 7:16 PM
A very powerful write on addiction and one that truly says it all. It is going into one of my fav as it tells a story of it's own. I know someone who was addicted and who I think has overcome it. It is worth sharing with everyone. love phyl
Seal Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM
I was really impressed with this write Lucilla, am so pleased it did so well in the contest, Congratulations. Take care, Richard
Dunn Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM
THIS IS A TRUE WRITE I KNOW A FRIEND OF MINE DIED IN HIGH SCHOOL FROM A DRUG OVER DOES THAT'S WHY I'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING DRUG RELATED. THANKS FOR SHARING
Bono Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 6:16 PM
you are so dead on with this one.that is some evil stuff.well deserved win.
Guzzi Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Congrad's on your writing winning. Such a powerful write YOU go Gal! Light & Love
Oyewole Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Congrats on your deserved win ma.
Hendricks Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this smasher. Good writing, Lucilla. :-)
A  Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Lucy, thank you for impressing me with your awesome poem. Congrats ~SKAT~
Bacha Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 2:21 PM
Whoa Lucy, this is a master piece, a winner 100 %, beautiful, good for you. Love Terry xoxoxo
Trifiatis Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Lucilla this is marvelous as a poem and as a message! God bless you! A seven is the least I can give, Please try, for once, me to forgive! Thank you and good luck!
Seal Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 5:51 AM
WOW Lucilla, If only people would heed the words in this wonderfully passionate warning. You have excelled. Take care, Richard
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