The Power of Drugs and Love

The Power of Drugs and Love

There was a time I ruled the world
with a brand new car mentality
using large words to articulate
my aura to sway the gentility
at a certain time in history
but soon I was to segue
to a different malleability

Confident to enter a vice
let freedom ring with Drugs galore
but as time passed on my destiny waned
to an old used car mentality
I had lost my keen acuity
slowly then quickly
to drift into obscurity

With no means to keep myself adrift
a worn out shell of my former self
the time had come to need a lift
with this large simian on my back
that weighed me down so  heavily
I had no recourse but to seek
assistance as my will was weak

My kin and friends felt for my plight
and vowed to help me day or night
then began the dauting task
the journey to the Promised Land
with the aid of angels came a cure
God instilled his love in me
and now my heart and soul are pure

In memory to an old friend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 6/24/2014 10:45:00 PM
Hi Lucilla: Thank you for kind comment. The only drugs I allow myself is a good cuban cigar and a glass of cognac.
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Date: 6/24/2014 6:17:00 PM
This is a great tribute and heartfelt poem. This is something that happens every day to someone. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Date: 6/22/2014 7:16:00 AM
Ni Atrhur: THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT.
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Date: 6/21/2014 9:53:00 PM
I loved this, Brilliant, you hit the nail on the head, but as well you provided us with some thoughts on many levels, loved the plot and stages of life as well!! The style of poetry I love! Cheers
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Date: 6/19/2014 7:39:00 AM
Hi Tom , nice to know you: Thank you for your comment. I coined a phrase,"I f you use a vice as an experience, you eliminate the vice. But if you use a vice continously, you eliminate the experience.
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Date: 6/18/2014 5:43:00 PM
A wonderful tribute Ralph...Many try drugs recreationally and are fine but others become consumed by the euphoria....Prayers to your dear departed
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Date: 6/18/2014 1:59:00 PM
- A life ruined .... but fortunately there are new chances ..... painful reading, but skillfully written, Ralph ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/19/2014 7:52:00 AM
Thank you, Anne Lise: I tried to evoke an intelligent person being subdued by drugs.
Date: 6/18/2014 12:30:00 PM
Oh Ralph addiction of any kind is oh so sad and this is a wonderful tribute. hugs jan xxx
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/19/2014 7:51:00 AM
Thank you, jan. I agree with you and I have known some poor souls.
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