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Your body cries out like a helpless newborn baby … Feed me …feed me You try to fight, to resist the craving But you cannot control this demon inside Knowing that just one fix will bring you relief Wrapping a tourniquet around your arm like a comfort blanket You inject the drug into your arm Your veins reach out drinking in the opiate It takes effect and you feel euphoric One final fatal fix … and you sleep like a baby But this time… It will be forever Contest Images that make you think. Sponsored by Silent One Image 3 04~07~16

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/27/2016 9:38:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your " Images that make you think WIN." Always (picture is disturbing LOL) Love LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 4/28/2016 1:54:00 AM

Thanks Linda - the image is so bizarre that is why my muse went into overdrive:-) hugs Jan xx

Dineen Williams Gault

Date: 4/15/2016 10:57:00 AM

You take us through this heinous addiction until the final step. This was striking, congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 11:21:00 AM

Thanks so much Dineen:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 4/15/2016 6:22:00 AM

A very great poem well written x touching the heart and soul x

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 6:22:00 AM

Thanks Wendy I really enjoyed this challenge:-) hugs jan xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/14/2016 9:42:00 PM

Well written piece on this sad epidemic, Jan. Congrats on your win!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 1:35:00 AM

Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2016 7:17:00 PM

way to go, Jan. BIG congrats.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/15/2016 1:35:00 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey

Date: 4/14/2016 5:54:00 PM

Very powerful Jan especially the last line, congrats on your placement

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 6:02:00 PM

Thanks Brian - I found this image so bizarre but I had to write about it:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/14/2016 5:46:00 PM

I had read this earlier and thought I commented. I guess I'm getting old. Congratulations on your win in the contest Jan. I actually thought most people would write about this photo. Drug addiction is such a waste. You are correct when you sayone cannot control the demon. Peace sweet lady:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 6:02:00 PM

Thanks Daniel - any type of addiction is bad - apart from an addiction to writing poetry - I am happy I suffer from that now:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/14/2016 5:23:00 PM

Hi Jan, back to congratulate you on your win in Silent One's contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/14/2016 5:26:00 PM

Thanks Sandra:-) hug jan xx

Mama Bear

Date: 4/10/2016 8:10:00 PM

Great take on addiction People need to be aware of the problem Nicely done Hugs Edith

Mama Bear
Date: 4/11/2016 8:47:00 AM

I think you proved that you are more but we always need humour to relieve our dull lives. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/11/2016 4:23:00 AM

Thanks Mama Bear - I really enjoyed writing this poem I want to prove I am more than just a writer of humourous poems:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/10/2016 8:50:00 AM

An excellent take on this picture, Jan. No laughing matter, this time, but a serious poem on an equally serious subject. It sure makes the reader stop and think. hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 4/10/2016 8:52:00 AM

Thanks Paul - I like to show I do have a serious side to my poetry and can write with other than humour:-) hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/9/2016 1:33:00 PM

Oh.. I like where the image took you..to a harsh and true reality ...It has a powerful voice.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2016 1:35:00 PM

Thanks Charma - just proves I can write on serious subjects as well as humour:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/9/2016 11:43:00 AM

Who would have thought, my addiction is Soup! :) great write!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2016 1:03:00 PM

Thanks my friend -soup my addiction too and the only cost is my time:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/8/2016 11:11:00 PM

Excellent write Jan:)a 7 from me:)This is a winner for sure:)

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 11:28:00 PM

Thanks Jo I use the contests as a way of stretching my ability - a win is great as it gets more exposure to your poem but as long as the poem gets read in the first place, that is the most important thing to me :-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/8/2016 7:44:00 PM

a stark reality made more distinct through your fine work, jan.. wow and huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 11:26:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette I am delighted with the way this dark deep poem turned out:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/7/2016 8:59:00 PM

oooohhh, I love how you take it to the dark side. GOOD one, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 2:25:00 AM

Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks

Date: 4/7/2016 8:53:00 PM

Brilliant capture on what is a very disturbing picture (when I saw Silent's contest I actually cringed when I looked at this one ... gave me goosebumps). I think it's mix of turning something innocent (babies) and something dark (drugs) and blurring the lines that makes its an unsettling picture. I hope this does well, Jan, but in either case, you should be proud of this one. Not a pretty thing to see someone in this dreadful state!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 2:24:00 AM

I found the image disturbing too Timothy but my muse went into overdrive - with the dummy I thought of a baby and 'feeding' the addiction - am pleased with this dark write - I want people to see I am able to write on subjects other than poop lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/7/2016 6:28:00 PM

This is extremely powerful, Jan. You certainly clenched the start reality prompted in the picture. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 4/8/2016 2:21:00 AM

Thanks Sandra :-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/7/2016 5:08:00 PM

Forgot the rating...!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 5:10:00 PM

:-) thanks so much Laura I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/7/2016 5:07:00 PM

Powerful write, Jan. It's so devastating to see how people are completely helpless in this state of addiction. The emotions are well captured here, a 7. Good luck in the contest, as well!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 5:09:00 PM

Thanks Laura - my muse went into overdrive with this write but I found the image so striking:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 4/7/2016 4:58:00 PM

Jan, wow, your muse was on fire in this one, fantastic in every way possible, 7 +++

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 5:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Broken Wings - I found the image so striking and my muse was in full flow:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/7/2016 3:17:00 PM

This one makes me squeamish. That, being the point, makes this a successful write. Good job Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2016 3:21:00 PM

Thanks Charlie - I was drawn to the image because it is so bizarre with the dummy ... hence the interpretation for the poem which is dark and sad:-( hugs Jan xx