Heroin Aka Brown Lady

Horse's, goat's ,the herb's and the hen's, A picture of the idyllic blend. A handsome chap at this stage was he, A prouder man there could not be. Though strong and wise she found his chink, The brown lady came and gave him a wink. Euphoria soaked him to the skin, Just once more say's he, I'm not weakening. Brown lady engulfed him from every side, His life now not his, leaves only his pride. It's only a blip I can sort this he'd shout, As he sells his last hen and his family walk out. He held down a job with his head still up high, A struggle each day with a tear in his eye The creases get deeper, the strange hue of his skin. There now was a void where a person had been. Thirty years he clung on as he carried this sin, His daily routine, find a vein left within, Valentines day he did give up the fight, The brown lady won. Finally taken her flight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mason Avatar
April 1, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Profound and beautifully written about a drug that took the life of my son's father forty years ago. There you are way across the "pond" and here I am in Eugene, Oregon and we have the pain of this ugly drug in common. Thanks for bringing your talent to PoetrySoup, Carolyne and hope you have sunny days over there !!
Muzzey Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 5:20 PM
An awesome write, it sends quite a big message. I enjoyed it very much, thank you for sharing. Caryl
Lloyd-Hartley Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 12:56 PM
thank you this was my brother 1 month ago, I loved him so much.
Bathsheba Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Carolyne this write is awesome - Your language use is second to none - Thankyou so much for sharing such a heartfelt emotional share -:)
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