For Every High

Waking up in the same clothes as before

She needed her fix, nothing less nothing more

She pulled her tangled curls up in a bow

Washed off her shadowy face that had once held a glow

Once she was respected, now her reputation a joke

Her wallet as empty as the heart he broke

Strewn on the table, were cards and white dust

Herself and her high the only thing she would trust

Her wallet and stash lay empty there on the floor

So she picked up a knife and headed for the door

She needed that money! She needed that high! 

So what if an innocent person might die?

If they gave her the money it all would be fine

She needed relief, she needed a line

The girl everyone thought had it all together

Couldn't hold up through the weather

So she drank until the liquor no longer gave aid

She couldn't find solace at the edge of a blade

One dose quickly multiplied into two

She learned quickly what self medicating can do

Only in a daze could she force up a smile

But the thing about high's is they only last for a while

So quickly you're hooked, and you're high in a flash

But for every high, is an even worse crash

Author's Note

Any and all opinions and suggestions are welcome as always

Reviews

[ANTO]

A salutary tale on the slippery slope of chasing the dragon. - good rhymes and good imagery too. I could see the poor addicted soul looking for the next rush and the thoughts and the willingness to turning to crime to get it was a good additional observation, I felt.
Fine ending to tie in with the title. The last two lines could stand alone.
A good poem Shadow Poet.
:)

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much Anto! I always look forward to your thoughts

[ANTO]

YVW - I always look forward to your writing Shadow Poet. Your style appeals to me. Thank you. :)

[PonoEllis]

ah an addiction story turned poem, i like it :)

[Abilash Uttama]

Addiction can be dangerous. wonderful rhyme and flow, nice piece!

[Abby Ludwig]

Very well written and put together. I really enjoyed it. One of the best i have read.

[Death's Poet]

Thank you so much!!!! :)