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I never was a drug addict.

I never used drugs.

I only took drugs once
on New Year's Eve.

Once on my birthday
I took some drugs.

I only used drugs
after the car accident.

I was once in a car accident
while on drugs.

I only used drugs
when I needed them.

When my wife left me.
When my children left me.

I lost my job.
(It had nothing to do with drugs)

I am not a drug addict.

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The Drug Addict

Contributed by dirk-velvet on Friday, 7th February 2014 @ 04:30:12 PM in AEST
Topic: oops

I never was a drug addict.

I never used drugs.

I only took drugs once
on New Year's Eve.

Once on my birthday
I took some drugs.

I only used drugs
after the car accident.

I was once in a car accident
while on drugs.

I only used drugs
when I needed them.

When my wife left me.
When my children left me.

I lost my job.
(It had nothing to do with drugs)

I am not a drug addict.

Copyright © dirk-velvet ... [ 2014-02-07 16:30:12]
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Re: The Drug Addict (User Rating: 1 )
by mvvenkataraman on Friday, 7th February 2014 @ 09:31:08 PM AEST
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I only view the poet sympathetically
As he is a sure addict for those drugs
He has lost his peace, wife and kids
God alone must rescue him kindly
The poet has very gently indicated
His addiction for drugs clearly
A good poem that teaches all
To be damn careful in this matter
As any addiction is dangerous
Beyond the limit even nectar
May turn into sure poison.

mvvenkataraman

Re: The Drug Addict (User Rating: 1 )
by Spike on Saturday, 8th February 2014 @ 07:10:45 AM AEST
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Yes, denial is not just a river in Egypt. Next comes minimisation, compensation, then normalisation, then a slow boat back down denial. A good first person narrative of the defences needed to justify an addiction.

Spike

Re: The Drug Addict (User Rating: 1 )
by hauntedscorp on Wednesday, 12th February 2014 @ 10:37:01 AM AEST
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This is very well done. A somber and all too realistic take on the mind of an addict. Many suffer as a result, but none more than the addict his/herself. The denial required to continue on such an unhealthy path is endless. The pain- unbearable. There is hope. There is help. Find the support system to help you through this dark time.

Thank you for posting this and sharing your experience.

~Scorp

Re: The Drug Addict (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Monday, 24th February 2014 @ 09:31:09 AM AEST
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Very effective. A dozen pages would not make the point any clearer. Denial is the food to feed the beast. Short but impressive poem.

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