Jan Allison Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

Final Feed - Image 3

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

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Poet Destroyer A April 27, 2016 at 9:38 PM Jan, Congratulations on your " Images that make you think WIN." Always (picture is disturbing LOL) Love LINDA Jan Allison April 28, 2016 at 1:54 AM Thanks Linda - the image is so bizarre that is why my muse went into overdrive:-) hugs Jan xx

Dineen Williams Gault April 15, 2016 at 10:57 AM You take us through this heinous addiction until the final step. This was striking, congratulations! Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 11:21 AM Thanks so much Dineen:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Rycroft April 15, 2016 at 6:22 AM A very great poem well written x touching the heart and soul x Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 6:22 AM Thanks Wendy I really enjoyed this challenge:-) hugs jan xx

Laura Leiser April 14, 2016 at 9:42 PM Well written piece on this sad epidemic, Jan. Congrats on your win! Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 1:35 AM Thanks Laura:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 14, 2016 at 7:17 PM way to go, Jan. BIG congrats. Jan Allison April 15, 2016 at 1:35 AM Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Brian Davey April 14, 2016 at 5:54 PM Very powerful Jan especially the last line, congrats on your placement Jan Allison April 14, 2016 at 6:02 PM Thanks Brian - I found this image so bizarre but I had to write about it:-) hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner April 14, 2016 at 5:46 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 April 14, 2016 at 6:02 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 April 14, 2016 at 5:23 PM Hi Jan, back to congratulate you on your win in Silent One's contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 14, 2016 at 5:26 PM Thanks Sandra:-) hug jan xx

Mama Bear April 10, 2016 at 8:10 PM Great take on addiction People need to be aware of the problem Nicely done Hugs Edith Mama Bear April 11, 2016 at 8:47 AM I think you proved that you are more but we always need humour to relieve our dull lives. Hugs Jan Allison April 11, 2016 at 4:23 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 April 10, 2016 at 8:50 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 April 10, 2016 at 8:52 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 April 9, 2016 at 1:33 PM Oh.. I like where the image took you..to a harsh and true reality ...It has a powerful voice. Jan Allison April 9, 2016 at 1:35 PM Thanks Charma - just proves I can write on serious subjects as well as humour:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso April 9, 2016 at 11:43 AM Who would have thought, my addiction is Soup! :) great write! Jan Allison April 9, 2016 at 1:03 PM Thanks my friend -soup my addiction too and the only cost is my time:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel April 8, 2016 at 11:11 PM Excellent write Jan:)a 7 from me:)This is a winner for sure:) Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 11:28 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 April 8, 2016 at 7:44 PM a stark reality made more distinct through your fine work, jan.. wow and huggs Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 11:26 PM Thanks so much Nette I am delighted with the way this dark deep poem turned out:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2016 at 8:59 PM oooohhh, I love how you take it to the dark side. GOOD one, Jan. Jan Allison April 8, 2016 at 2:25 AM Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks April 7, 2016 at 8:53 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 April 8, 2016 at 2:24 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 April 7, 2016 at 6:28 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 April 8, 2016 at 2:21 AM Thanks Sandra :-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser April 7, 2016 at 5:08 PM Forgot the rating...! Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 5:10 PM :-) thanks so much Laura I do appreciate your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Laura Leiser April 7, 2016 at 5:07 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 April 7, 2016 at 5:09 PM Thanks Laura - my muse went into overdrive with this write but I found the image so striking:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France April 7, 2016 at 4:58 PM Jan, wow, your muse was on fire in this one, fantastic in every way possible, 7 +++ Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 5:00 PM Thanks so much Broken Wings - I found the image so striking and my muse was in full flow:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith April 7, 2016 at 3:17 PM This one makes me squeamish. That, being the point, makes this a successful write. Good job Jan... Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 3:21 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

Ilene Bauer April 7, 2016 at 3:07 PM ooh - amazing ending, jan! this is a wonderful poem... Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 3:12 PM Thanks so much Ilene - just want to prove am not just a humourist - I found the image so striking I had to write for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Manmath Dalei April 7, 2016 at 2:45 PM Best wishes for the contest. With love........... Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 2:55 PM Thanks Manmath:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen April 7, 2016 at 2:37 PM - Dark and a little scary, Jan - Well done for this contest, good luck ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison April 7, 2016 at 2:38 PM Thanks Anne Lise - I just wanted to prove there is a serious side to my writing too:-) hugs Jan xx