In Land of Cockaigne

'Cockaine' took another slow snort from magic white crystal dust

pleasure inhaled at ease and great vastness for her was a must

with 'Cockaigne' the land of physical comfort and luxury near

nothing to lose in addiction she had no more demons to fear


they called her a **** on cocaine an outcast and street trash

but when on the drug of her choice she cherished the bash

threw caution to wind as long as it did not disperse the powder

when trashed everything became brighter lighter and louder


as a kind soul she shared her treasures with Charlie and Mandy

freebase for all gak sugar coke and vast mountains of rock candy

when she ran out of gear her smashed fellows returned the favour

good friendship is a treasure to hold very dear and to savour


she ran out of money and companions because they’re all dead

sold her body for a few bob to Dick Tom and Harry giving head

blew instead of inhaling and soon she took to needle and syringe

believed she was happy when she overdosed and went out in a binge



15th November 2020


Rhyme Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Theme picked 'Cockaigne'


'Cockaigne' is a mythical land of plenty with comfort luxury and instant  

gratification.

A 'cockaine' is slang for a **** on drugs especially cocaine.
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