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I Was Addicted

Sweating, Shaking in a Shelter ; Uncontrollable sobbing Tetched, Tracks etched in my arm : Denying tumultuously Ungodly Urges to use again : Recovery or Utopia Vague Vagabond ; unknown Vagrant or Valorous Victory Wanting, Waiting while Withdrawals Dissipate, I’ve WON Thank-You God another day : Clean and Sober Dedicated to Michael Jordan

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Karen Anglesey

Date: 4/29/2013 9:32:00 AM

Harry, this is a stark portrayal of the fallen souls found experiencing such misery. I am walking through some of your pages today.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 2/8/2012 6:58:00 PM

Amazing one! I am glad I finally found it!!! :D Always, Laura

Abraham L

Date: 5/12/2009 7:41:00 AM

Like your courage, and your ability to write this poem. all the best and keep writing, good write Abe

Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 3/19/2009 7:10:00 PM

I was actually thinking of Mike before I read your dedication. I like the alphabetical alliteration, not to mention your command of vocabulary. Very nice write HG. - Yoni

Alley Poe

Date: 3/8/2009 5:24:00 PM

thank you for the advice on Red Rose. once again i am touched by your beautiful display of words with meaning.

Judy Riley

Date: 1/15/2009 1:00:00 PM

Pictures the user perfectly, so sad their is so many people that put their self through this, me I was just a drunk, but I'm much better now. Great Alliteration. Judy Riley

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 1/2/2009 8:39:00 AM

Hello HGarvey, thank you for your comment on Her Lover. In answer to your question I am a gardener, but in my back pocket is a small note book and a pen. I write all the time, and my lunch breaks are spent in a cafe, where they have become used to me ordering a coffee, not drinking it, writing instead and then dashing off after swallowing my cold coffee..... I've never been addicted, but have known it in others and seen the results and struggles, this poem captured them very well happy new year

Date: 1/1/2009 5:47:00 PM

Nice use of alliteration. Wonderful tribute to a special member of our Poetry Soup family. Blessings to you for sharing your talent in such and uplifting way. Have a wonderful New Year. Karen

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 12/30/2008 3:24:00 PM

All Stand for the most talented wonderful man! I am so proud of you and your strength and I don't even know you! Your poem brings out the raw truth in addiction! Well done my friend well done! Happy New Year! Laura :)

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/30/2008 3:18:00 PM

Wow. This is some amazing write. There is no end to your insight and talent. An outstanding dedication, to our favorite winner, in life. Love you both, shar xoxo

John Rhinem

Date: 12/30/2008 2:49:00 PM

Smile~"Beautiful!"~"Hello My Dear & Gifted Friend Hg~And I Might Add~Very Tender-Hearted Also!"~I hope that you are doing well my Brother~And I am sincerely sorry that I have been somewhat of a ghost unto "Your Beauty" as of late!!~Sometimes we get busy, or side-tracked, or forgetful!?~But, "Never Within My Heart Are 'You' Forgotten!!!"~And "You" are always loved, sincerely and deeply!!!~Smile~I hope that your year is ending perfectly for you~and that 2009 will bring you only blessings!~Love2U!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 12/30/2008 7:32:00 AM

Well, HG..this is wonderful .Your use of alliteration is fantastic... more later. BG

Breana Wiggins

Date: 12/30/2008 1:06:00 AM

nice deep nice write *Breana read do you ever

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 12/29/2008 10:50:00 PM

Nice dedication poem to Michael. He is a deserving person and thanks for stopping by. I have been real busy and I have not had to much time on my hands. I will post more soon. I am glad you enjoyed my work. Thanks Elizabeth

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/29/2008 8:54:00 PM

Splendid alliterative language! A powerful message for us all... especially Michael. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/29/2008 8:07:00 PM

HGarvey - What a wonderful tribute - The roller coaster ride that was my life is very well depicted in this poem - I also take a lot of pride and thank you for recognizing my achievement in the end - I do thank God every single day - I have lived one day at a time in my recovery but they add up and I'm at 5 years the 28th of next month - May the new year bless you dearly my friend - MJ

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire
Date: 3/6/2017 10:25:00 AM

Dear Mike, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and high in the Spirit. Congratulations. I believe YOU have celebrated 13 Years I am sorry I have not written earlier on Jan. 22 I celebrated 4 Years with much Thanks to YOU and everyone in the ROOMS. LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...HG

Christy Hardy

Date: 12/29/2008 8:00:00 PM

The emotional roller coaster that consumes a user can sometimes destroy everyone around them. Addiction can happen to anyone...this is where love of family, and friends that really care, comes into play...God's love above all is the answer...I pray for everyone that has a need for drugs to realize what they are doing to themself, and everyone around them that cares what happens to them....always, Christy

Valerie Bellefleur

Date: 12/29/2008 7:34:00 PM

I can relate as my hub just came out of detox - glad to hear you are clean and sober..