Premiere Contest WinnerHELIUM OPIUM

Corroded clouds exude narcotic, honeyed sap,
Quelling ancient mayhem in a digital trap.
A quiet ritual, a ballet of bone and steel,
As the mind succumbs to a whispered, lucid deal.

Relics hum in the hollow of the throne,
Nerves collapse in a drug's strange, echoed tone.
A gilded cage, its promises now dust,
I grow my paper-cut wings, born of fragile trust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.
Ashley Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Dear Jeta, your poem is captivating in its use of poetic language to create a deep, rich, impactful piece about the throes of addiction. Congratulations for your shining trophy win in Rob's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Godwin Avatar
September 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Great poem. I have a hard time with these as I have lost many to drugs, I imagine most everyone has. Well written and certainly a poem a feel. Congratulations on your win.
Buch Avatar
September 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thank u, Ma’am!
Carmack Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Beautiful. Thank you for supporting my contest.
Buch Avatar
September 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Thank you! It was a pleasure participating in the contest.
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