Arlene Smith Poet Fibonacci

What Goes Up Must Come Down

Fly
high
above
Consequence.
Make your great escape
on a psychedelic carpet
through humdrum clouds of mundane life,
to a state of "I don't give a damn" euphoria.
Throw caution to the wind with the plunge of a syringe and no thought of it's cleanliness.

Now,
come
crashing 
back down through
a fog of regret,
to the diseased bed that awaits.
Wallow in lies and cover yourself with deception.
Tell yourself, all is well; you don't have a problem, as you reach for the needle once more.


02/23/2016
Contest: What goes up must come down
Sponsor: Catie Lindsey

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Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 12:24 AM Hi Arlene, Congrats on your win. Luv ~LINDA~

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 9, 2016 at 12:50 AM Another lovely win dear Arlene.. big congrats!

James Inman March 8, 2016 at 10:21 AM Intense, very strong write, Arlene.

Teddy Kimathi March 8, 2016 at 7:24 AM Hi Arlene. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)

Susan Gentry March 7, 2016 at 8:02 PM Excellent take on theme, well written and thought out, creative, and true. Congratulations on your win! A 7.

Eve Roper March 7, 2016 at 2:28 PM Wow!! Very deep, and to the point, Arlene, congratulations on the “What Goes Up, Must Come Down” contest a 7: ) Hugs Eve

Beautiful Scars March 7, 2016 at 12:52 PM Arlene, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo *Smiles*

CayCay Godwin February 24, 2016 at 6:43 PM Great job - love the last sentence wrap up clarifying that yes, indeed, 'they' will come down. Great take on the theme. All the best ... CayCay

Trash Boat February 23, 2016 at 1:46 PM So what your saying if i throw a chicken leg up i the air it will eventually come down and land in my mouth??