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Open Poetry #38

Nostrum

Triskaidekaphobia
Member

since 2003-02-05

Posts 251
In a state of disrepair...

0 posted 2006-08-08 02:15 AM

I feel that not many
understand

Chemical love
is not always escape
but an attempt to embrace
and in so doing relate
to those who need
no nostrum

Not every one
addict, junkie or thief
but good human beings
who controlled their intake
don't self medicate
when there are
no symptoms

Uppers for me
began this affair,
a weekend pursuit of elation.
My first taste of a flower
was scripted for pain
my doctor offered
no salvation

To addictive persona
what once was
a pick-me-up
swift becomes
don't put-me-down
until nothing
is left of us
but a frown.

Oh, how I wish I could
understand.

"We all know Major Tom's a junkie"

Ashes to Ashes - David Bowie

the quell
Member

since 2006-07-19

Posts 144
Liverpool, UK

1 posted 2006-08-08 04:59 AM

Once again, I'm in awe of your work. Absolutely stunning; so very perceptive, and sad.

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