My Addiction

BrittA

My Addiction

 

Looking for a substance to drown in

My soul was deeply frowning.

Just something to take the edge off 

And make everything okay.

Your warm embrace, I felt it everyday.

 

You wrapped your arms around me

And you squeezed me so tight.

You made me believe that everything

Was going to be alright.

 

I was the ball and you were the chain

My craving for you nearly drove me insane.

Our love grew deeper and you began to possess me.

Inside of my veins your brown grains would caress me.

 

You began to consume me

My mind, body, and soul

And I began to do things 

that made my blood run cold.

 

I stole and I lied and I snuck around

I was known as a junkie all over town.

I pawned valuable items just for a few bucks

To go get a bundle and shoot that shit up.

 

I'd shoot and I'd shoot just to get a good nod,

People questioning why I was acting so odd.

Then one day I realized it was just me and you

And I grew to despise all that you put me through.

 

I told you I think we should take time apart

And you told me that statement had broken your heart.

So I stayed away from you for nearly twenty-four hours

And that was when my stomach began to grow sour.

 

My skin started to crawl and my bones began to ache

At night I kicked my legs and was forced to stay awake.

Next came the vomit, cold sweats, and the tremors

I knew you were the only one who could make me feel better.

 

So I got in the car and I drove to the hood.

I was filled with guilt as I was up to no good.

But the guilt melted away as the needle pricked my skin,

And I welcomed you back into my arms once again.

  • Author: BrittA (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 12th, 2017 13:57
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is a poem about heroin addiction.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 42
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  • Jinx

    Yeah, its rough. Good poem.

    • BrittA

      Thank you

    • BRIAN & ANGELA

      WELCOME BRITTA ~ Thank you for your first Poem ~ It is beautifully written full of rhyme (rhyming couplets) and rhythm. The content is very graphic (and alas very true) about the way in which Class A drugs (like HEROIN} take over a persons life ! The last verse is very very sad ~ There is NO ESCAPE ! Thanks for sharing & scaring ~ Yours BRIAN (UK).

      • BrittA

        Thank you very much

      • burning-embers

        Down to earth, has gritty realism and pathos. Definately well written. More please.

        • BrittA

          Thank you 🙂

        • 00000

          I kno the feeling well friend it gets better once youve sunk as low as u can go an the worst things that can possibly happen have happened youve only got up to go an get better hope ypur ok an on the mend been there my friend

          • BrittA

            Thank you so much



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