Mike Hauser Poet Free verse

The Needle

I've seen the needle as it caresses the skin
I've seen the torture and the damage within

I've seen it take and never give back
I've seen the loss and lack of respect

I've seen the needle as it sucks out the life
The milking of blood, reaching for heights

When you're in the fix you're in control
Not seeing how deep, the rip in the soul

I've seen the needle take it away
I've seen life fade to the color of gray

I've seen the eyes that hide it so well
Gazing deep into the bowels of Hell

I've seen the needle locked in a scream
As the nightmare takes over the dream

I've seen it all with little hope left
Until it all shatters in death


I know heroin has been around for years but hearing and seeing how many people are addicted to this madness just has me thinking and praying for these tormented souls...

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Cheryl Hoffman August 14, 2016 at 2:16 PM Great write about a horrible drug that takes its toll on peoples souls Mike!:)

Daniel Turner August 13, 2016 at 7:49 AM I have seen it too, Mike. Close up. The how and why it happens is easy. The admitting one has a problem and the want to stop is the hard part. Great poem!

Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 7:26 AM A very powerful poem Mike. Addiction of any sort can devastate so many lives, not just the user but the family and friends of the addict:-( hugs Jan xx7