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Frank

I spoke to FRANK the other day
He said some funny shit
About a plant that makes you mad
When it gets rolled and lit

And teeny tiny little pills
That make your spirit fly
But never take them FRANK then said
Or else you'll surely die

And beware of those white powders
For though they rarely fail
If you're caught enjoying them
FRANK says you'll go to jail

All my life it's the same old shit
"All drugs are bad, mm'kay"
Now I say "Fuck off you cunts
I'll live my life my way"

Your jurisdiction stops at my skin
I decide what passes
Our lives, our bodies, our minds, our drugs
You can't control the masses

So FRANK please stop the endless lies
Not listening anymore
Stop interfering in my life
You'll never win this war

Author notes

fakeport - 2nd and 4th line rhyme

FRANK is an organisation that claims to offer objective advice on drugs, yet produces adverts that demonize cannabis. These adverts are frequently shown during commercial breaks which also advertise alcohol products. Taste the hypocricy. Alcohol is a drug, and one that should be illegal if judged on the same scale as other illegal drugs. The poem isn't intended to encourage drug usage or glorify drugs (and I would never, ever suggest that drug use is risk free, or comes without it downsides), rather it attacks the prohibition of drugs, and the restriction of freedom I view that as (to me the key line of the piece is "your jurisdiction stops at my skin"). I believe adults should be allowed to make their own decisions about such issues, it's not the state's place to control me, as long as my actions don't infringe on the rights of others.

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  • SilverWolf
    June 30, 2008
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    lol wow that is cool!


  • RawrSmileBabyPlz
    June 29, 2008

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    this is very well written and i liked it alot. my favorite part was when you said "I spoke to FRANK the other day
    He said some funny shit
    About a plant that makes you mad
    When it gets rolled and lit

    And teeny tiny little pills
    That make your spirit fly
    But never take them FRANK then said
    Or else you'll surely die" thanks for entering my contest i wish you the best of luck.


  • Intricate Wordsmith
    June 11, 2008

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    If you are going to enter my contest I would appreciate it if you would follow the rules. You are lacking in your Author's Notes:
    ~Tell if it is supposed to rhyme or not


    • fakeport
      June 11, 2008
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      Appologies, I've fixed that. Though I'd have thought the briefest reading of the poem would have given it away to be honest.


  • Pandorea
    June 10, 2008

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    hmm...i can't say i agree with what you're saying in your notes, but this piece is very strong, very powerful even still.

    thanks for entering.


  • Nam
    June 7, 2008

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    "And beware of those white powders" - you have an extra space between "of" and "those".

    In the beginning, when they start out with these commercials, they do try to tell the truth but they notice the truth doesn't seem to either work, or even help and so they create half-truths and lies to strike fear into people. Using such tactics makes you as bad as what you're against, in my opinion. Perhaps worse.

    However, natural drugs (made by nature) I think should be legalized. Man-made drugs should be illegal 'cause usually they are the most dangerous.

    -Nam

  • wendymolly
    June 5, 2008

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    ty for the author's note! I gained a better understanding of your thoughts in a very well written entry!!!! * happy* And for that you are a finalist!!!!
    Take care And Good Luck in the contest!!!
    ~pithyAplomb.


  • psychedelichippie
    June 4, 2008
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    I dig

    Thats pretty friggen awesome. man. I dig.

    Peace+Love!

    Jake!!!


  • Cat10
    June 2, 2008

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    thank you for entering! this is an extremely powerful piece, you did a great job here and good luck in the contest!


  • Angelflower
    May 29, 2008

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    I really loved this.. You did a wonderful job... The imagery and flow were great!!! and I agree.. well.. I can't say anything that no one else has.. so I will just say that you did a really wonderful job..
    Thank you very much for sharing.. And best of luck to you..

    Angel


  • Jay Aleksandr
    May 28, 2008
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    I greatly enjoyed this read
    It made me smile =]


  • TheDemonEve
    May 22, 2008

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    A new and, thankfully, intelligent take on this issue. Your voice is much more likely to be heard than others who have no substantial argument, but rather favour drugs simply because they are hooked. Bold and intelligent.

    Best of luck and thanks for entering!


  • vampireprincess
    May 20, 2008

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    Wow... this is very well written.. There's lots of emotion... and it's easy to follow. I really like it. Thanks for entering... Good luc


  • background music
    May 11, 2008

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    I agree with what you are saying we all have choices and it is up to US to make that choice - not the government, not organizations... wheather or not our decisions impact on others's and the way they impact on others is a different story! You have touched on a very controversial subject here and is so fitting to the contest!

    This poem is very well written too, I saw no flaws in flow, nice suble rhyming and a bold, strong write Good luck in the contest (not that you should need it with this one)


  • LeilaJayne
    May 10, 2008

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    Congratualtions on winning bronze in my contest, i actually love this poem now. As do all my friends! Soo good =] x


  • SomeonesToySoldier gold member
    May 10, 2008

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    Very good. While I may not agree totally with what your saying the poem itself is certainly the type of poem I was looking for. Thanks for the entry and good luck.


  • LeilaJayne
    May 8, 2008
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    =]


  • LeilaJayne
    May 8, 2008
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    Sorry but what does this have to do with the contest? x


  • VerminVomit
    April 28, 2008

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    i like the meaning behind it and yeah
    i like the stanza the most
    especially the last line
    i have nothing bad to say about this poem
    overall, awesome


  • urapns66
    April 21, 2008

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    hmm... while the poem isn't terrorable i do believe that you would be surprised at how many things you enjoy that are controlled by the same people who stop people from doing drugs legally


  • LadyDementia gold member
    April 7, 2008

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    This is an interesting piece. Has a fab flow and rhyme to it. I do like the use of frank, yep seen plenty of those ads. I also agree with adults deciding what to do and not do with their own bodies. I think your right when you say in your AN that the ads are shown with ones for alcohol, that is wrong and they are doing a bad job there, personally I don't think they should be allowed to advertise alcohol at all. But I do think frank should keep going. Being mum to 3 teens drugs is a worry and without places like that to re-enforce the dangers us parents would have an even harder job. I do however love this poem. Superbly penned.

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