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Addictions

I’m in two minds
Within my head
Greed versus my will
In my two minds
I must discuss
My addictions still

Reason and passion
Agree a decision!
Two voices in my head it’s
With reason that
I do agree
And not these die hard habits.

How so persuasive?
Much they promise
Yet still back where I started
Once more invite
These dear obsessions
To be the dear departed

And when they’re gone
Would they be missed
Like a lover leaving bed?
Or would I miss
These soul vampires
Like holes within my head?!

Copyright © Peggy Melmoth | Year Posted 2016

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Date: 10/8/2025 11:26:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 10/3/2016 3:20:00 PM

You captured these feelings eloquently. Well written.
Date: 2/7/2016 6:26:00 AM

- Reason and conscience ..... - A great poem, Peggy ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/6/2016 11:19:00 AM

Peggy, thank you for the wonderful reply
Date: 2/4/2016 9:59:00 AM

Wow, that's deep into the mind. I'm at war with myself when making decisions and fighting off addictions. This is a brilliant write. Peggy, I imagine some addictions leave a large hole and CAN be compared to a lover missed in bed . Awesome written poem. Linda
Date: 2/4/2016 6:36:00 AM

It never really goes away. Deep write.

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