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The Addicts |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
THE ADDICTS The reality would appear to be That there is a painful joy, Within various addictions, Temptations that haunt, And create havoc in lives, Fraught with Self-inflicted stress. Affected, also, Innocent bystanders, Family members, People who care. The addicts pathway Of self-destruction, Gives dignity to no one. Addictions can be small Or large, it doesn’t matter, The worst enemy Of the addict, Is the addict them self. Emotions are complex, The voids in lives, Real and imagined, are many. Addicts are without doubt, Oft-times immature Yet old beyond their years. They sit, straddling the fence Of despair and rejection. Encasing themselves Within the compounds Of a self-made hell. They have grown unworthy Of who they are. They treat themselves shamefully, Without honor or respect. They look in the mirror and see What they don’t want to see, Themselves. So many addicts, So many different addictions. Lost innocence, all on the fast track To reach the bottom of where They don‘t want to be. Yet, for many of the addicted, In spite of a spiraling, Downward climb Of self-imposed loneliness, On reaching the bottom They find that they are not alone. They can find fellowship and council. Caring, understanding warm souls And kindred hearts. Eager hands willing to pull them Once more towards the top Of where they rightfully belong. They can start to regain that Which they thought Was lost to them forever. They realize a healthy growth Towards a better future. They are on an incredible journey Of self-discovery, and awareness, Looking upwards and forward. Regaining strength and hope that Their ongoing journey means Not having to look back. They are on a road to recovery, A road that is long And, regrettably, never-ending, But filled with fellow travelers It’s a road not trodden in loneliness A way filled with encouragement And hope. RECOVERY AND ITS ATTRIBUTES ARE A WITHOUT A DOUBT A BLESSED GIFT FOR THE ADDICTS. IN ALL HONESTY ONE MUST PERCEIVE THAT, IN SOME WAY OR OTHER WE ARE ALL - ADDICTED Happiness comes from kindness. |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
This is a poem that elicited many emotions in me. I think I will put it in my library for that reason. However, I believe your grammar needs some work. Thanks for sharing. "If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh" |
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fractal007 Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 1958 |
Putting this in library. "If history is to change, let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If my fate is to die, I must simply laugh" |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Thank you. You are also possibly right about my grammar, never did get the hang of it properly. |
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Sauteed In Sanity Junior Member
since 2003-01-25
Posts 12NC, USA |
I love it. (grammar and all) Though I am a bit unconventional, and a wee bit new here. Jon |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
My classroom of recovering substance abusers would absolutely love this... Thank you for writing it...  |
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lorenlynn Member
since 2003-01-27
Posts 203California Beaches |
Very interesting piece and holds true. |
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