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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Anglesey Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Harry, this is a stark portrayal of the fallen souls found experiencing such misery. I am walking through some of your pages today.
Breidenthal Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Amazing one! I am glad I finally found it!!! :D Always, Laura
L Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Like your courage, and your ability to write this poem. all the best and keep writing, good write Abe
Dvorkis Avatar
March 19, 2009 at 7:10 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
Poe Avatar
March 8, 2009 at 5:24 PM
thank you for the advice on Red Rose. once again i am touched by your beautiful display of words with meaning.
Riley Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 1:00 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
Williams Avatar
January 2, 2009 at 8:39 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
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January 1, 2009 at 5:47 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
Mckenzie Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 3:24 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 :)
Winter Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 3:18 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
Rhinem Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 2:49 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!
Gorelick Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Well, HG..this is wonderful .Your use of alliteration is fantastic... more later. BG
Wiggins Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 1:06 AM
nice deep nice write *Breana read do you ever
Neal Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 10:50 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
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Splendid alliterative language! A powerful message for us all... especially Michael. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith
Jordan Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 8:07 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
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March 6, 2017 at 10:25 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
Bellefleur Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 7:34 PM
I can relate as my hub just came out of detox - glad to hear you are clean and sober..
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