Compassion Fatigue
Resentment looks a lot like Narcan in a sharp
and feels like it’s forcing out my will.
I grab them both; Naloxone and the tarp,
the outcome undetermined by my skill.
Same guy, same place, same drug; third time today,
his unresponsive body cold to touch.
Compassion has fatigued and crawled away,
when I see something tiny in his clutch;
A crucifix, a cross is glinting gold.
Immediate withdrawal floods through his veins;
I’ve plunged the needle, and I tightly hold;
his bloodied eyes snap alive with pain
despite the death wish of his toxic dope,
a Savior finds him worthy of His hope.
Categories:
narcan, addiction, faith,
Form: Sonnet
So many people lose their lives due to sickness and accidents- why do some people get a second chance?
Categories:
narcan, death, life,
Form: Monoku
Stand straight don't look down. Face the sky not the ground. Be you know who you are. Set goals shoot for the stars. I'm my brothers keeper. / I'm my brothers reeper. I'm gonna teach you everything I know. Pay attention I'll show you how to play hoes I'm not your hero let's keep it real. Walk your own path get off my heals.just remember your in control. Listen to me because I know. Bro seriously give me some space. No you can't hit this move out my face. Make life a party drink and get high. Knock a chic off thank you goodbye.Stand straight don't look down. Look to the sky not the ground. Damn you bugging what's the deal. You don't want this demon and that's me being real. This high is special like floating on air. Hit it slow dude there's not much to share Fine go ahead come meet your doom. One 2 ready set boom. Look at him look at what you created. Hold him up steady now it's you that you hated. His demon your demons are now one in the same. His addiction so strong he lives life in pain.. Narcan after narcan a ending so tragic. Stand up look at it, your brother in that casket. I'm My brother's keeper /I'm my brother's reaper.
Categories:
narcan, addiction,
Form: Rhyme