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What Price Ecstasy

Pill at the club door
You dance tonight; never more
Another mourned life ~

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Pat Dickey

Date: 1/4/2009 12:29:00 PM

Wow! So few words. Sometimes that says it all. Awesome write. Love it.

Sue Mason

Date: 12/24/2008 3:26:00 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!!

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 12/24/2008 10:36:00 AM

Three lines capture the whole trauma!! Just wonderful. Warmest congrats. Merry Christmas!!

Elaine George

Date: 12/24/2008 4:24:00 AM

Dear Nigel, Congratulations on your win, and warest wishes to you and your family for the HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS AND BEST NEW YEAR. Lainie

Date: 12/22/2008 1:16:00 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

John Heck

Date: 12/22/2008 12:17:00 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

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/22/2008 7:05:00 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!

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/22/2008 6:18:00 AM

Warmest congrats Nigel on your win in Michael's contest. An incredible Senryu and so well deserved. Love, Shar

Brian Strand

Date: 12/22/2008 12:33:00 AM

Congrats on your deserved success in Michaels' contest Nigel.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments on my postings

John Heck

Date: 12/7/2008 8:07:00 AM

A chilling look at drugs and there ultimate effect. A thought-provoking write indeed. Peace always, John

Date: 12/5/2008 2:40:00 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

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 11/28/2008 2:48:00 PM

Neat rhyming... a somber piece so well articulated. Well done my friend! Best wishes, Keith

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/28/2008 12:02:00 PM

So sad to think of how many young lives affected and lost. Powerful three lines. Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/28/2008 8:47:00 AM

A tragedy we read about too often. Simply said, but to the point! ~ Carrie

Margaret Okubo

Date: 11/28/2008 6:07:00 AM

Very profound.You have said so much in such few words.Excellent.

Robin L. Gass

Date: 11/27/2008 7:15:00 PM

This is so sad and so beautifully written. One bad choice can effect so many lives. Love Robin

P Sheart

Date: 11/27/2008 11:32:00 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

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/27/2008 8:21:00 AM

Another wonderful write. Maybe we should try to get this posted at the club door. BG

Christopher Higgins

Date: 11/27/2008 8:20:00 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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