It speaks to me in an almost soothing voice
"You know you want me, you have no choice."
I fight the urges, trying to block out the sound
Of that "crystal-clear" voice, to which I'm bound
Desperately wanting to get this out of my head
I always find myself drawn to the voice instead
"Come here little girl, come to me now.
You can't refuse me, you don't know how."
I'm not a little girl anymore, but it's how I feel
Right now all the monsters I fight are very real
LSD, THC, Methamphetamines, pointed and spat
"We are Who you are, there's no doubt about that!"
I'm stronger now than I ever was, In times long ago
They're always a part of me, deep inside this soul
Never again will I let them control my body or mind
Never completely healed, they are never far behind
Hope is in the mirror, All you have to do is look
Grab your mental pliers, Remove that rusty hook
Take back your life and regain your control
Looking hopefully toward each new tomorrow
Author notes
This is something that is still hard for me to write about. But I write what I feel and thats what this contest is about, how I feel about being an addict. Essentially this is about the control that drugs hold over me, even today, but how I fight to stay on the "straight path". There is no cure for addiction, but there is hope for addicts.
A contest entry
- Addiction by pinkink.
850 points, ended March 19, 2008, 8 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Very deep, full of such emotion! It was hard to read through... at least for me... it home...
Good work.
Talk to me anytime.
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Powerful pull...
Your pull on the mind is as tough as your mental push on the keyboard. Great imagery here. Powerful story here. There is so much to this piece. I can sense such hope in what you've penned. Any addiction must be strong I suppose. Hard to oppose. Whoever you used to be probably is a little jealous of who (and how) you've become. Congrats on an inspiring write.
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nice
I like this one I've been there
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WOW haven't got the words to comment extremely well penned
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I can see why this won bronze. It's great that you're on the 'right path' now. A great poem that flows well.
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You won Bronze
Congrats on the bronze, and thank you for your very hopeful and encouraging entry.
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Great
I think it's great that your on the right path. I have many family memebers that are addicts and I know that it is really hard. You should be very proud of yourself and your right there is hope for addicts. This was a great poem I loved the first paragraph you explained it really well. Congrats on your soberity and keep fighting. Peace
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Amen to your write here
You have truly spoke to many with this write and bless you for finding your way back .I am still trying to help my nephew to come back and he keeps falling away again . I pray for all addicts to find their way back to the side who knows love and family I say bravo to you and never look back always forward
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I can relate to this well being an addict and fighting the battle is never easy but yes it can be done, I been clean and straight for 12 years now and each day each year it comes easier I wish you all the best
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Well congratulations to you for all that you have done for yourself to get on that path, and for winning each day's struggle! about your poem: i specifically like "Grab your mental pliers, Remove that rusty hook" it really is a dramatic line.
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There is indeed hope. But as you say so eloquently in this poem, those "friends" never really go away. If you stop walking, they catch up to you.
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