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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England 
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Weed We went to France with a pot head, the son of a good friend of ours. Our families traveled together, towing caravans, driving for hours. Our son, was the only one with us, they took their own son, and his friend. Although their son’s mate was quite normal, their son, drove us all ‘round the bend’. At night the lads went out together, determined that they’d have some fun, but Philip, the lad who’s a druggy, would take them where dealing was done. My son Dan, and Phil’s own mate, told him, that drugs ‘always’ damage the mind,. Alas, Phil was messed up already, so just wanted to mix with his kind. By day both his parents were lovely, but their son gave them nothing but hell, they tried to control his behaviour, but all he would do was rebel. He ruined their three week vacation, there was little that they didn’t try, and Haley, his mother, spent hours, just sitting alone, where she’d cry. I’m writing this poem for Philip, to show him the hurt and the pain his habit is causing his family, just what does he think he will gain. A man doesn’t need drugs to lean on, maybe, he thinks it is just fun. One day, if he’s lucky, he’ll wake up, but can never put right what he’s done. Ivor G Davies The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
shame I never saw the joy in weed tried it once and it made me sick for days |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
What a shame. Pot is proven to lead to more dangerous substances. Well written and a good message here Ivor. Hope the lad grows up and out of it. |
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Triskaidekaphobia Member
since 2003-02-05
Posts 251In a state of disrepair... |
I see trutodaraiders is referencing the so called "gateway drug" myth once again. I have to say that 90% of the people who use any form of cannabis are fairly responsible. I know people who are hard drug users who never smoke it. I think its more about personality than anything else. I note however that Ivor is from England and our fine nation (please insert sarcasm as needed) has the dubious honour of having the highest percentage of drug use in Europe. I personally believe that it is Draconian drug laws that contribute to drug problems world wide. The rebeling as mentioned in your very fine poem would be a lot less common if such things weren't illegal! |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Thank you all for your personal views on this subject. This lad did totally ruin the holiday for his parents though. "I have to say that 90% of the people who use any form of cannabis are fairly responsible." Interesting to know the source of this data, it doesn't stack up in my experience, having dealt with the problems of drug abuse in many fields (education, workforces, close friends, foster care families etc. etc.) I have on several occasions hosted presentations and familiarization talks with the police and social service's dedicated teams who deal with the related problems inherent in this. I do, however, totally disagree with the illegality of drugs. The worse one, alcohol, is responsible for more problems than the rest put together. Many social drugs used sensibly do not create problems and I do not see why people have to put up with the crime intensified by substances being illegal. If people want to harm themselves with drugs, why make the rest of us suffer for it. However, as I said, the consequences for family, friends and relatives are horrific. Cannabis itself, used medically is a wonder drug, used by those who claim the world has let them down it becomes a major problem, one not to be ignored. Arguments for both sides, now I'll go and get a cup of coffee to keep me awake! Ivor |
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