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Confessions of an 'Addict'

I hear the calls

 of temptation
it's becoming

 a dire situation
deprived of sleep,
I can barely keep

 my mind alert
lord knows I want it

 so bad it hurt

It tempts me

 in the morning
by early afternoon,

 I'm in mourning
that 'focus factor'

 won't fix this
feening so bad

it's what i want for christmas!


used to keep me

 up at night
now each day awake

 is a struggle and fight
up at the crack of dawn

 (it's not even light)
two hours later

 I'm thinking

seriously, GOODNIGHT!
but I gotta maintain,

 train the brain,

stick with the fight

excise the demons

 of heated desire calling me
by this time next year,

maybe  I'll be free

of my addiction called COFFEE!

Author notes

Yup, it's true..I am three weeks into having given up COFFEE! l.o.l.
it's BRUTAL! l.o.l. I really miss my sweet hot liquid, but I can't go back
so hey what's one to to do?

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  • C.I.M.A Punk
    November 11

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    It's a very good confession, I confess.
    I see coffee addicts all the time at my university.
    I drink only one cup of Joe a day or else Joe will make me talk a lot.

    Anyway, great wording and funny ending.

    Great job!


  • Rend the Veil gold member
    November 8

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    I dont feel my self without my cup of Joe,
    and loved the twist had me pulled all the way
    through as always love this one too

    love and blessings

    Rend


  • Desire gold member
    November 7

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    Wow~

    You are one Strong Man to have made it this long~
    Bravo! I don't drink the but my parents
    can chug it like at a Frat Party
    Now speak Smoothie and I am like twitching
    I must bow to You for holding Your ground~

    And You can do it~ Yep! You can~
    You don't need that stuff~ and no trying to
    use an IV for it either Coffee bad...bad
    Keep that quill dancing
    Thank You for sharing Your Confession
    Best wishes in all You do~
    with love & light~ Desire~*~


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 7
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      hahaha

      somehow i think your parents wanted that under wraps! l.o.l. but yeah.. i'm ok.. been over 3 weeks now.. i never drank at home anyways.. it was the job that lead me astray.. l.o.l. thanks sweetie! much appreciated


  • secberm
    November 7

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    I was addicted to crack once. Butt cracks and cootie cracks. Until I saw some crack it was easy for me to say 'No,' too. Actually, if memory serves me correctly, I said, "Ho, hell nah!"


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 7
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      LMAO

      Oh damn dez, that's so funny!! l.o.l. i hear ya dude hell to the no on the crack crap for real! one love kid..


  • Satans Mistresses
    November 6
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    I feel the same way about my energy drinks!!!

    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 7
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      thank you!

      i appreciate your reading and commenting and will return the favor soon..


  • Max Alexandersson
    November 6

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    Usually I blame that late night sensation on the A-A-A-A-A-ALCOHOL!
    Coffee works too.

    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 7
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      l.o.l.

      that's very funny! l.o.l. thank you for the read and comment..


  • lovelifelive gold member
    November 5

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    Nice poem any habit is always hard to break I would be mean and say I got a cup of joe right now but I can't drink it because it puts me to sleep so best of luck with the fight


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      thank you

      l.o.l. you WOULD BE MEAN?? l.o.l. nah that's not mean.. mean would be saying it then going.. na na na na na!! l.o.l. THAT would be mean.. i'm good though it's not like I CAN'T drinkit..i just decided to stop of my own volition..i appreciate your reading and commenting my friend..


  • awannabepoet
    November 5

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    Awesome Swan, this is a really cool piece of poetry here. I am sorry to hear you've been pushed off the coffee wagon bud!

    Love reading your style.


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 6
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      dude, cool avatar!

      yup i have, it's more like being picked up overhead and power slam into the concrete! l.o.l. but hey i'll survive, I THINK! J.K. L.O.L. THANKS A TON DUDE/POET/FRIEND!

  • LovingPhoenix
    November 5

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    LOL! That is a wonderful write! And all about Coffee! I wasn't sure what you were going to say...I have given up a lot of vices, I am NOT giving up coffee too. LOL You are an incredible man! Thanks for sharing!


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 6
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      yeah..

      giving up java isn't gonna kill me but damn.. whew what tough battle! l.o.l. j.k. seriously i feel ya, it's kinda like losing a good friend huh? thanks sweetie i'm glad you liked and i appreciate you always..


  • glenn shannon silver member
    November 5

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    well bro if thats your worst addiction then you are definatley heaven bound and i think they serve coffee there free to so mate you in loved this wasnt what i expected thouight there would be some.. nah for get it your not like me lol well done cool


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 6
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      l.o.l.

      sadly bro. nope! l.o.l. but hey it's still not as bad as being addicted to drug, alcohol, bank robbing, kidnapping, mass murdering, arson, or WATCHING COPS EAT DOUGHNUTS! l.o.l. l.o.l. then again! l.o.l. nah seriously i appreciate ya my bro. truly!


  • Nicada silver member
    November 5

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    LOL...When I first started reading this I would have never guessed that you you talking about coffee. It is funny what we can become addicted to. I don't drink coffee, but do feel I need some caffeine in the mornings to get going. I am wondering if you have had any headaches from the withdrawal. This poem is really clever and gave me a good chuckle. Thanks! Blessings, Patty


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      thanks!

      withdrawal headaches?? nope..i don't really get headaches at all.. even after drinking uhmm.. KOOL AID l.o.l. seriously i appreciate all your support always my friend..


  • sensualbutterfly
    November 5

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    Now you know my friend that I was thinking something else! lol! Shame on me! Givin up the coffee?!! You are one brave man...BRAVE!!! I hope you make it through your struggle!


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      you were??

      why i HAVE NO IDEA what you're talking about! l.o.l. anyways..i thank you for getting thru it even if it wasn't what you hoped for! l.o.l. appreciate you always!


      • sensualbutterfly
        November 6
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        lol you know I was and getting through it was the best part cause I was expecting a different ending lol.


  • bigperm
    November 5

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    so you're just drinkin' your whisky straight now or what? lol

    Yea, I go through spurts of coffee cravings. I think it's because I'm a big guy, and it doesn't get me up and running, so it's more like a flavor. That I can take or leave. Maybe you should start smoking, that seems to work for some people . Hope I could help .


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      l.o.l.

      how'd you know!?? did my momma give me up?? l.o.l. like always you get me cracking up in your comments, but as for the SMOKING? nah a big no on that.. unless.. l.o.l. j.k. for real, mucho appreciato on the props kid!


  • An Old Codger gold member
    November 5

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    Too much coffee gives me the heebee jeebee jitters.....ain't it fun? I'd lift my cup to you if I hadn't given up the sweet nectar of the Gods a few years ago. Hang in there bro. I can relate.


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      big guy!

      welcome back, ain't seen ya in a minute! yeah i hear you my friend..i was getting them too..and i will just gotta make it thru a few more days and i should be fine.. I HOPE! l.o.l. thanks for all the support my friend..


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    November 5

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    Coffee

    the thoughts of it pulls my feet off the bed to the floor every morning

     

    I did the tea for while, but I couldn't get out of bed

     

    so kudos to you big brother

     

    I have to say I agree with blueyez

    what's wrong with a cup o joe

     

    a writer who doesn't drink coffee 

     

    but you go for it!!!!

     

     

    very well done

     

    seems it is possible to write without a cup o joe 

     

    God bless you big brother...

      's

     

     

     


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      l.o.l.

      you know, that's sounds like my dad from when we were growing up..l.o.l. you could almost 'see' him float thru the house towards the kitchen for his morning coffee.. funny enough when at home I NEVER DRINK IT.. so my problem was at work..but boy did i make up for it! l.o.l. that's why i had to stop.. i was wired for sound where i couldn't sleep when i needed to.. and the taste is seriosly addicting! l.o.l. so ONE cup didn't exist in my vocab..
      thanks sis for the read and support always!


  • Catie Sheeran gold member
    November 5

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    OMG!!! I would never give up my coffee!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

    I actually tried a few times and was off for a month or so...I think one time I was off for something like 5-6 months but I had just one figuring it was okay...damnit it's a freakin drug...once I have a sip...i have to have it everyday! so, if you are serious about it...and your like me...you probably wont be able to even take a sip without going coffee crazy...lol

    so you caught me off guard this time. I thought we were talking about something sexual...you did it on purpose!


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      you wouldn't?

      n i thought you were SOOO disciplined my friend! l.o.l. j.k. yeah i thought about it and came to the conclusion, i'm obviously NUTS! l.o.l. but i was getting too carried away so hey gotta do what you gotta do huh?
      thanks a ton swwetie!


  • AngelBellerose gold member
    November 5

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    you are just to funny luv for i have the same one.. i can drink it 24/ 7 but the only thing different is I can sleep after having a cup.. so i guess my get along is broke .. so i guess i will have to get it fixed .... this is awesome and I did laugh.. for the times on the piece you penned a night of awakes.. haha love it hun hugs always Angel♥


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      l.o.l.

      actually i TOO can sleep like a log right after a cup(large mug actually! l.o.l.) but it's late at night when i'm supposed to be sleepy where it has kicked in finally.. l.o.l. and i kept finding myself in the vicious cycle! l.o.l. but yeah i love it as much as you.. and NEVER could quit by easing off..that's why i had to do it cold turkey.. thanks my sweet friend for all your support..


  • Rebekah-Ann silver member
    November 5

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    Oh you are very brave!

    You did well in this poem. HOpe it gets easier

    Take care
    Becks


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      thanks

      not so brave.. i'm still in my 'withdrawal' stage! l.o.l. but yeah.. i miss it terribly..l.o.l. i'm drinking alot more water though so hey! l.o.l.


  • Girl-Interrupted gold member
    November 5

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    i know that i prolly think differently than most, but whats life if you cant enjoy it? or at least switch to decaf....
    but with that being said....iz proud of ya for doing this, since its so important to ya! it takes mucho strength....
    huggles babe.....


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      aaww..

      i'm ok.. just acting kooky about not drinking it.. even though I CAN..I just decided i've gotten far too carried away, so it was best to stop.. COLD TURKEY..
      but yeah life, enjoyment? yeah..i feel ya baby! thanks a ton for all the support..


  • blueyez
    November 5
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    and anyways... what's wrong with a cup o joe?

  • blueyez
    November 5

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    hahaha the whole time I'm thinkin... sex!


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5
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      GIT YO MIND..

      out the gutta! l.o.l. i'm TOO YOUNG FOR THAT STUFF! L.O.L. no seriously thanks for the read, and laugh i appreciate it! and what's wrong is I never drank just ONE..


  • ReachingForStars
    November 5

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    You poor bastard.... it's hard, i know, but you can do it lol. Stick to the twelve steps It's been seven and a half months since i had a cuppa. I feel your pain. This poem rocks! (As do you!)
    -K


    • Swangrnv gold member
      November 5

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      LMAO!

      poor bastard? l.o.l. wow you're a sweetheart! l.o.l. nah..i know I generally quit anything I know is bad COLD TURKEY.. but damn evil EFFERS at work keep making pots that just melt my heart..l.o.l. but i'm maintaining! thanks my friend, i'll take your ad-vi under advisment! l.o.l.


      • ReachingForStars
        November 5
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        I knoooow. My poor coffeepot thinks it dod something wrong lol.... it's like a kicked puppy....
        Gotta go
        Love ya!
        -K

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