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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

Date: 8/12/2015 1:12:00 PM

I like the oxymoron in the title , and the masterful flow...7++!!

Billy Hitz
Date: 8/13/2015 7:43:00 PM

Thanks Hannington.

Skat A

Date: 7/25/2015 11:31:00 PM

BILLY:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~

Billy Hitz
Date: 8/1/2015 7:28:00 PM

Thank you Skat.

Edward Snyder

Date: 7/21/2015 5:42:00 PM

Pretty poison, nice write.

Billy Hitz
Date: 7/21/2015 9:16:00 PM

Thank you.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 7/6/2015 8:43:00 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
Date: 7/22/2015 2:53:00 PM

Thank you Caryl.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/4/2015 12:58:00 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
Date: 7/4/2015 8:04:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words Linda. Glad to be a part of Poetry Soup.

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/4/2015 12:48:00 AM

Nice, sharp first submission, Billy. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I hope you enjoy your time with us. Regards, Viv

Billy Hitz
Date: 7/4/2015 8:04:00 PM

Thank you Viv.

Skat A

Date: 7/4/2015 12:10:00 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
Date: 7/4/2015 8:06:00 PM

Thank you SKAT. Looking forward to being a part of Poetry Soup.