To Where

Speeding through the tunnel,
The other side of nowhere, as my brain,
In a soporific chemical induced state,
Plays tricks. 
Feeling safe, yet in an instant
The safety is pulled from my consciousness. 
In a juxtaposition twixt thrill and fear,
Nicotine smoke catches me,
Senses enlivened to yet another toxin,
Another drug filling me. 
He is my all, I know not why,
But as he takes me, reassures me, 
Treats me with contempt yet passion,
I am resigned to it. 
To the fact I will allow him,
To take me, own me, slowly poison me,
And as I grip on tight he takes me…..
To where?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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April 4, 2023 at 10:31 AM
I too share that addiction, Emma. 50 plus years. Loved the poem. I refuse to answer your question:)
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