The Tune of Devil's Harp

i only wanted a try
or two, but i did three, four, 
five and more…
until my thoughts,
body, and soul were trapped
by the x and y of desire

i wandered alone
in the dreary glen, where cold and 
tears were a blink away…

i only wanted a try 
or two and promised myself  
i’d not taste again, but 
i hardly said 
goodbye, adieu, ciao to a drug-crazed life,

until one day i read 
the headline: teen died, dancing 
in the tune of devil’s harp
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 5:48 AM
A joy to read an oldie by one of my favorite poets Ernesto. Love, Carol
Beer Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Very well stated my friend. It also works that way with food for me. See you again Double O, God Bless, Cile
Mason Avatar
December 16, 2008 at 3:35 PM
I'm having a hard time envisioning a devil with a harp ... LOL ... but this is a GREAT write with an even better message ... anyway, my friend I do hope you have a wonderful holiday and that '09 is a great year for you and yours!!
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