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Relapse

I'm not sure what she's using 
though I have an idea
her body she's abusing
and her mind has anaemia
as the excuses drip off her tongue
as to why she can't call
not the first to be sung
not the last bar room brawl
helpless I wait
til she tells me these truths
I'm a fish after bait
being trolled to the truth
not to sound dramatic
but what a disaster
her brain is rheumatic
her vice is her master
I hear her cry from a distance
though stifled and cold
hope I break through the resistance
a story of old
temptation is fond 
of those who are weary
I'll swim through this pond
and escape the hook of the leery

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/20/2022 7:05:00 AM

Dear Angela, your gifted and expressive pen witnesses the pain of relapse with eloquence and passion wrapped in amazing rhymes and stirring metaphors. Your imagery is vivid, heartbreaking, emotive and compassionate. A powerful yet tender piece. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 7/9/2021 1:03:00 PM

A great write.

Angela Crabtree
Date: 8/2/2021 4:17:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/1/2021 12:44:00 PM

WOW!!! What a creative story/write. We each have a life and go down different roads. I have found some people you can not help. Have a blessed day..............

Angela Crabtree
Date: 8/2/2021 4:17:00 PM

Thank you Paula :)

Paul Callus

Date: 6/18/2021 10:28:00 AM

Yours is an emotional, sensitive topic, Angela. When a person backslides s/he tries to cover up by all possible means, but guilt is not easy to hide. These people need understanding and help, but they also need to face the truth and cooperate. ~ Best regards // paul

Angela Crabtree
Date: 8/2/2021 4:16:00 PM

Thank you Paul :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/13/2021 11:29:00 PM

Yes i do believe the word 'Powerful' is what i read here, Angela, The pressures plied on folk these days are unforgiving, hope with love and care, all will have a happy ending.

Angela Crabtree
Date: 8/2/2021 4:16:00 PM

Thank you Harry :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/13/2021 4:58:00 AM

Written with powerful, creative, poetic passion Angela. I thank you for your last two wonderful comments, always look forward to your comments as much as I do your poems, both are truthfully beautiful. Thank-you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Angela Crabtree
Date: 8/2/2021 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer :)

Ken Rone

Date: 6/8/2021 4:03:00 PM

Angela: A beautiful piece, tight rhyme, imagery and metaphor. But what comes thru Angela is the love. I too swam in that sea this past weekend. Waves of indecision and despair. Ken

Angela Crabtree
Date: 6/10/2021 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, Ken :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/8/2021 10:13:00 AM

The best path to recovery from addiction is connection. Keep showing your love without enabling the behaviour. A difficult ask but it is possible. Praying is a good place to begin. While there is breath there is hope.

Angela Crabtree
Date: 6/10/2021 12:11:00 PM

Thank you, Richard :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/8/2021 8:04:00 AM

Best to let go of her with love. We cannot SAVE anyone. I feel your pain She may get better. It's her choice. (Watch the comments coming in condemning her.) Using is destructive. It obviously is harmful to you. Many get better. Heads up. You take care of you, first and always,Angea, please... Pangie xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 6/20/2021 1:48:00 PM

Hope all gets better for you Angela....Will pray that they do Pangie xx

Angela Crabtree
Date: 6/10/2021 12:11:00 PM

Thank you, Pangie :)