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THE ADDICT
Contributed by
robert_edgar_burns
on
Friday, 30th April 2010 @ 08:05:38 PM in AEST
Topic:
anguished
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I often gazed into your eyes.
I used to love this great delight.
They shone and sparkled brightly
But were a dark pool into your soul.
I saw love there within the depths
With my reflection facing me.
Could you see you within my eyes
On the way into my heart?
But recent days and months and years
Have seen the fading of that light.
A glazing has overtaken them.
As if sobriety escapes your grasp.
Your speech now slurred beyond belief
When once you had command
Of language, thoughts, and every facet
Within your social structure.
Bloodshot and watery with dark circles
Those eyes now often shut,
While on the highways driving,
A danger to self and others.
Many trips to many doctors
For prescriptions every day.
You pick a new one daily,
But you cannot fool them all.
You are an ADDICT Damn You!
And you’ve cheated us our future.
I want to gaze into the eyes
That once controlled my soul!
By: Robert Edgar Burns 04/30/2010
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by Nevilleconnie on
Friday, 30th April 2010 @ 08:32:38 PM AEST (User
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A magnificent poem, Your choice of words are truly amazing. Can't wait to read more. |
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by lesoleilnoire on
Friday, 30th April 2010 @ 09:00:21 PM AEST (User
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This poem moved me greatly! A loved one who has succumbed to substances hurts others as well as herself. I can feel the pain and frustration in this piece. It nearly brought tears to my eyes. An amazing poem! I am sorry you have had to go through this experience! |
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by daggers on
Saturday, 1st May 2010 @ 02:03:17 AM AEST (User
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brilliant! i love the last stanza.
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by emystar on
Saturday, 1st May 2010 @ 05:02:44 PM AEST (User
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Mercy, that's about all I can say as I'm speechless.
Blessings,
emy
I was just wondering if these are recent poems?
Please p.m. me. |
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by Daniellemarie on
Tuesday, 17th August 2010 @ 03:28:13 PM AEST (User
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it's very sad watching loved ones descend into addiction very good poem strong writing
-DanielleMarie- |
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Re: THE ADDICT
(User Rating: 1 ) by KaylebRobinson on
Friday, 31st December 2010 @ 05:59:21 AM AEST (User
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I'm feeling the anger but also the sense of losing someone for no real reason. I like it well done |
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