More Lethal Than Poison

They warned me of alcohol, 
saying it would wreck my liver, 
They warned me of cigarettes,saying they'd choke my lungs, 
They warned me of pills, 
saying they'd numb my mind,
They warned me of needles, 
saying they'd ruin my veins, 
They warned me of powders, 
saying they'd stop my heart, 
They warned me of smoke, 
saying it would blind me, 

But no one warned me about you. 
No one told me you'd destroy everything. 
No one told me you'd leave scars deeper than any drug could. 
You were the deadliest addiction.
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Agustin Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Zadey  Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and warm welcome, Beata. I truly appreciate your encouragement and the beautiful verse you shared. It's always uplifting to connect with fellow poets who share their passion and faith. Wishing you many blessings and continued inspiration in your poetic journey!
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