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You Can Call Me Death

I am called by many names Surely you have heard my claim to fame Crank, ice, crystal and meth But you can just call me death For I will destroy you one by one Moms, dads, daughters, and sons I will suck the very soul from your being But still you stay without fleeing The arrogance of man astounds me For he thinks he can control thee I am the one with the power To tear down your ivory tower No more joy will you know Only downhill is where you’ll go Your face will change to an ugly mess No one will know you this I confess I am not your friend nor do I care But like a fool you are unaware You beg me to take you on a ride While I rot your very insides Crank, Ice, crystal and meth But you can just call me death! .

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 5/2/2014 7:05:00 AM
Erin, WOW!!! this is superb write.. very well written... and the subject... AwesoMe!!! You took me from the beginning 'til end!! ... your poem has a great impact to my life... Thanks for sharing,, :O()) I'm faving it!! ^__^ oxox
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 5/2/2014 8:41:00 AM
Thank you so much. This poem is very personal for me as well. It was inspired from my youngest son struggle with meth. It warms my heart knowing this poem is something people can connect to and maybe could help others. God bless.
Date: 4/28/2014 7:47:00 PM
Dr. Ram took my lines lol. Really truly an awesome write. I dig the perspective, seeing through the eyes of the drugs. good job on being featured!
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 4/28/2014 9:26:00 PM
Thank so much
Date: 4/28/2014 5:33:00 AM
Awesome write, Congrats on your poem being featured this week, Erin
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 4/28/2014 9:27:00 PM
Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 4/28/2014 3:28:00 AM
Drugs = Death? Well put
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 4/28/2014 9:28:00 PM
Thank you this poem was inspired by my son who is struggling with meth addiction.

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