The Heroin Epidemic

It began with a hit
Problems were solved
Then you couldn't get lit
And addiction evolved

Your body craved more
The smoke couldn't handle
Now covered in sores
Too common a scandal  

You recall the time
Needles were bad
But now, every nine
They soften your sad

Mascara smothers 
droopy eyes
Whispers from others
Ignite your cries 

Wrapping your sleeves
Around your hands
Joining thieves
For what your body demands

You have nothing to trade
But the flesh you wear
Others get laid
To take you there

Your home is a dump
Filled with useless junk
You're in a funk

So you get your fix
Ready for kicks
A different mix

You see the light
Your body relaxed
But then lose sight
A bad batch

A drop of blood
Joined with a tear
The addicts crud
Your end is here

But what you don't see
Or perhaps never saw
Friends and family
Anticipated your fall

Sleepless nights
Anxious days
Agonizing fright
Throughout your phase

Now they find you
A lifeless shell
You may be through
But their in hell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 10/27/2015 2:26:00 PM
I wish I didn't understand a word of this, but I fall into the family part. Succinct and to the point, I hate the topic, really like the poem ... CayCay
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Anna Hopper
Date: 10/27/2015 9:31:00 PM
I'm very sorry to hear that. It is a terrible thing! God bless!
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