Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

Life Sentence

The needle slides in
Like a petrified snake
The dope shot in,
Time is a fake
But it's his break.
Oblivion sets in.
Content he dreams
Of far off misty lands
sweet musk, delicious tastes.
Oh heavenly dope, how it redeems!
 
Suddenly he wakes.
There's no one near him to care.
No one to kiss with love so rare.
Around is silence,
Deadly and bare
He wipes away a tear.
Time has passed quickly,
The sands in the hourly glass pass by.
Breath smothers him.
Wearily he drags himself
Towards his boring day 
A prisoner for life.

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Valsa George November 15, 2021 at 8:33 AM I feel for such people the most, people who put to sleep through dope all their sores, but wake to see all of them circling round to sting with vengeance like wasps. Powerful presentation, Victor !

Ann Gilmour November 8, 2021 at 2:46 AM So sad but so true for many lost souls. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Joanna Daniel November 7, 2021 at 11:06 PM The sad state of addicts has been wonderfully presented here, Victor:) great work:)

Kim Rodrigues November 7, 2021 at 7:10 PM All too often for way too many…

Delice Arleen Skelly November 7, 2021 at 4:03 PM Addiction is a dreadful, sorry state to be in. Your poem is a harrowing glimpse into drug dependency...Delice

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2021 at 9:17 AM at first I did not get that this was a dope addict. I was thinking he was getting lethal injection in prison or something. Good grief. what is wrong with me. Anyway, now I get it, and it makes a lot of sense.

Mystic Rose Rose November 7, 2021 at 7:59 AM This is the life story of so many dear Victor, only God can ease that kind of pain and bring momentary comfort, needles are only temporary fixes, you can have my smile today :)

Supraja Kannan November 7, 2021 at 1:25 AM So deep but you have penned it beautifully... Loved the emotions...

Connie Marcum Wong November 6, 2021 at 3:15 PM Addiction causes all involved such pain, yet that momentary trip to oblivion keeps one hooked and indeed a prisoner. It is very sad for all. Your poem is relatable to anyone who has faced the demons. Powerfully expressed Victor. Blessings xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen November 6, 2021 at 2:03 PM - Many people suffer from loneliness ... it feels so empty ... and painful ... quiet ... and cruel, Victor ... - Warm thoughts to you, my friend ... take care ... hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Karen Jones November 6, 2021 at 12:47 PM Victor wow! This is so vivid you bring the addict to life. Powerful penning.

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 6, 2021 at 10:32 AM Drugs are deceptive and extremely destructive, and your brilliant poem highlights the devastating effects of usage quite well. Evelyn

Beryl Edmonds November 6, 2021 at 9:56 AM A life sentence it surely is when one can’t live without a fix. It’s an ongoing nightmare for those parents and friends of those dope addicts out there. Excellent write Victor… Belle

Unseeking Seeker November 6, 2021 at 9:47 AM Dark stark reality of drug addiction …

Vijay Pandit November 6, 2021 at 7:15 AM Addiction is a dreadful place to be. Meaningful write, Victor. You give them voice--their loneliness in life and inability to have control over daily routine.

Paghunda Zahid November 6, 2021 at 5:55 AM That's so melancholic. Very well penned. They say all is well that ends well. May be all have a peaceful end. But may we all have a life full of life, joy and peace. Ameen

Tom Cunningham November 6, 2021 at 2:28 AM Sometimes life feels like that Victor and we feel trapped, we just have to make the best of it. Tom