Billy Hitz Poet Ballad

Pretty Poison

You're a twelve step program
You're the weak amongst the strong
Avoid the intervention
'Cause you know you don't belong

You're one bad habit
One that's really hard to break
It's time to draw the line
For another line to take

You're a bad hangover
Snort a bushel and a peck
It makes the hair stand up
On the back of your neck

You're a dirty pin cushion
Need a shot to ease the pain
Can't feel the pretty poison
Is it taken all in vain

You're a proud pill popper
You're a bottle on a shelf
Just fade away in memories
As you slowly kill yourself

~Billy Hitz~

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Hannington Mumo August 12, 2015 at 1:12 PM I like the oxymoron in the title , and the masterful flow...7++!! Billy Hitz August 13, 2015 at 7:43 PM Thanks Hannington.

Skat A July 25, 2015 at 11:31 PM BILLY:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~ Billy Hitz August 1, 2015 at 7:28 PM Thank you Skat.

Edward Snyder July 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM Pretty poison, nice write. Billy Hitz July 21, 2015 at 9:16 PM Thank you.

Caryl Muzzey July 6, 2015 at 8:43 PM Billy, you completely described all the bad habits in this write which was a well written piece. I too love the title, welcome to poetry soup. ~Caryl Billy Hitz July 22, 2015 at 2:53 PM Thank you Caryl.

Poet Destroyer A July 4, 2015 at 12:58 AM I like how you describe many things with pretty poison, Nice ballad Billy, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@ Billy Hitz July 4, 2015 at 8:04 PM Thank you for the kind words Linda. Glad to be a part of Poetry Soup.

Viv Wigley July 4, 2015 at 12:48 AM Nice, sharp first submission, Billy. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I hope you enjoy your time with us. Regards, Viv Billy Hitz July 4, 2015 at 8:04 PM Thank you Viv.

Skat A July 4, 2015 at 12:10 AM Hi Billy, I love the title. the poem is deep, well enjoyed. :), this is a sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT Billy Hitz July 4, 2015 at 8:06 PM Thank you SKAT. Looking forward to being a part of Poetry Soup.