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She died of an overdose
Heroin, like spiderwebs
Separating millions of core-nerves

From reality-living neutral
Until coals revive blanc

Sorrows, child left behind
Awaiting distress

I found her flower etched
Jeans, in my office

I threw them into the trash
Her beauty crushed

What could have become?
 
What could have

                                     Become?
12/03/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Andresen Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Sad,story James.Life is not always good. Bless you.OXOX Love from Norway and Anne-Lise
Wesley Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM
The story of a life in so few lines and yet the whole picture is alive. A gift my friend, a wonderful write!
Poet Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM
A sad write here James.Thanks for visiting and commenting at my poem.
Neels Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM
A sad reality, if only they realised the impact their addiction has on the ones left behind.. So many can relate to this Jimbo... Hope the week ahead will be a good one ;-) tc Wilma
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