What Price Ecstasy

Pill at the club door
You dance tonight; never more
Another mourned life ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Dickey Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Wow! So few words. Sometimes that says it all. Awesome write. Love it.
Mason Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Awesome title/write and a sure winner in Michael's contest. I never tried it or a wine cooler either ... LOL ... I got sober in 1980 and didn't get a chance to try all the new fangled stuff that just kills ya quicker ... congratulations, Nigel on another great write!!
Lakhera Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Three lines capture the whole trauma!! Just wonderful. Warmest congrats. Merry Christmas!!
George   Avatar
December 24, 2008 at 4:24 AM
Dear Nigel, Congratulations on your win, and warest wishes to you and your family for the HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS AND BEST NEW YEAR. Lainie
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December 22, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Nigel, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your win in Michael's contest to my other comment. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
Heck Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Dear Nigel - Congratulations on your WIN in Michael's contest! Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy & Blessed holiday season. Peace always, John
Richards Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 7:05 AM
A few words...yet we have read of this so often in the daily papers of such a sad events. Well done, Nigel...a winnning poem! Congratulations!
Winter Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 6:18 AM
Warmest congrats Nigel on your win in Michael's contest. An incredible Senryu and so well deserved. Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
December 22, 2008 at 12:33 AM
Congrats on your deserved success in Michaels' contest Nigel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings
Heck Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 8:07 AM
A chilling look at drugs and there ultimate effect. A thought-provoking write indeed. Peace always, John
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December 5, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Powerful poem! Much said in just three lines. This is a timely message. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Nice job! Karen
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November 28, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Neat rhyming... a somber piece so well articulated. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith
Winter Avatar
November 28, 2008 at 12:02 PM
So sad to think of how many young lives affected and lost. Powerful three lines. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
November 28, 2008 at 8:47 AM
A tragedy we read about too often. Simply said, but to the point! ~ Carrie
Okubo Avatar
November 28, 2008 at 6:07 AM
Very profound.You have said so much in such few words.Excellent.
Gass Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 7:15 PM
This is so sad and so beautifully written. One bad choice can effect so many lives. Love Robin
Sheart Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Hi Nigel Ahhh, A lot said in just three lines. Drugs are such a sad part of life. A powerful message. Here's wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving all the way from Alaska. Love Light Truth Patricia
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November 27, 2008 at 8:21 AM
Another wonderful write. Maybe we should try to get this posted at the club door. BG
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November 27, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Wow Nigel. Powerful, sad Haiku. The effects of drugs and how it dominates the night life, claiming way too many in its path. This write will is very strong Nigel....Loved it...Chris.
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