Hole in My Soul

This is a recovered addict's writing and she has agreed to let me post this. You will be amazed how she has captured the true essence of addiction. She goes by the handle...MagicPowers (Wendy)

Hole in my Soul

there's a hole in my soul
that a pill cannot fill
i have tried to numb my pain
with heroin and cocaine
it just made the pain worse
feeling too much is
a blessing and a curse

then they said
it's all in your head
you're not on the right kind of med
but their pills made me crazy, zombie-like and lazy
their drugs were the most dangerous kind
much worse than mine

they throw addicts in jail
let rapists go free
to make room
for a poor, sick junkie

they should give all us fools
the big box of tools
to get out of hell
and begin to get well

we're not violent offenders
who belong behind bars
often just weekenders
who should stay out of bars!

we are sensitive souls
with hearts full of holes
spending our lives people pleasin'
whiskey's called Spirits for a reason

when let out of our cell
given a chance to get well
my soul sisters & brothers
THEN we can help others!!!

Submitted by magicpowers on March 3rd, 2014

 

Wendy…MagicPowers

 

http://www.intherooms.com/profile/blog/view?post_id=31259

This poem is now copywrited under LadyAnn Graham-Gilreath but is the work of author:    Magic Powers...Wendy!

 

 

 

Reviews

[Chris]

The woman has soul... and strength. Real words for life as so many have to live.

[LadyAnn68]

OMG thank you so much I will let her know immediately!

[Chris]

Let her KNOW some of us understand... quite for real.

[LadyAnn68]

I already sent her the message...you know ...just yesterday she asked me if anyone liked her work...I wanted her to write, she is so good, and I think she has joined us here but I have not checked in a while.

[Chris]

some need to express what they hold inside however they can... and it helps for them to understand they are heard.

Welcome to WC...

[LadyAnn68]

Very true..that is why I work so hard on my powers to inspire.

[Chris]

yes ...please

[LadyAnn68]

If you get a chance maybe you will review my own personal power in the poem I just posted..."Lat Though It May Be"...if you get a chance....Please????

[Scott Metro]

The most sensitive often fall to addiction. It's tragic and at times helpless.
She did capture her anguish.
Thanks for posting.
Scott

[LadyAnn68]

I will tell her she will be happy at your kind words! And I agree with you on that point!

[Scott Metro]

:)
Scotty.....

[Mark]

Do they actually let violent offenders out of jail while addicts stay in? Jailing someone for using drugs is insanity in the first place, but... geez.

I like this poem, it speaks to me of my uncle who never could fill up that hole, try as he might. It was far too late when he realized it had killed him. There was no going back then. I miss him. He had the same Irish dark side that's in me and though I never craved as he did, I felt his pain. Thanks for sharing.

[LadyAnn68]

Yes this is an issue in Miami...my friend on the recovery site wrote this and I thought it was well done...I am glad you liked it i will tell her!

[David Scott]

I worked on an adolescent psych ward in college. These kids felt much like this... They needed matter.
A write worth reading.

[LadyAnn68]

Magic]powers will be thrilled at your kind words...Ty

[m.s.early]

Too often doctors take the role of pusher and get us off of street drugs and sell us their own. Licensed dealers. Judges ignore the condition as a disease and sweep us out of sight, get us off the streets. Admittedly, some of us truly deserve to be in jail.

The poem blatantly points out just how misunderstood the disease of addiction is.

[LadyAnn68]

But how was the writing....this is from an person who has much to offer penmanship wise...do you think she has a chance to be a decent writer? She is so excited that I even posted it but I think this poem reflect a dormant potentially writer...do you?

[Coyote Poetry]

"they throw addicts in jail
let rapists go free
to make room
for a poor, sick junkie"
The USA need to change. We have the highest amount in percentage to population than any place in our world. Kids and adults in prison. We need opportunity, education and two parent in the house. Need to stop the problems before they become a problem. Unsupervised kids will raise cane. Allowing rapist out of prisons is wrong. They need to pay for their sins. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry and thoughts.
Coyote

[LadyAnn68]

I thought it was EXCELLENT...and you have no idea the tragedy this woman has suffered...to create a work like this is amazing. She really captures it..I just loved it had to see what other writers thought and I think you are right about 2 parents in the house...unsupervised kids, and legalization of marijuana...all ends up the same way! Thank you for reviewing this...it was important to her!

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm glad I could help.

[Frieda P]

You know this pains my heart, I'm afraid to ask what happened to Wendy.....okay just read the fine print, 'a recovering addict', sigh...phew there's hope.

[LadyAnn68]

since it is you I will tell you that she has been through HELL and is working everyday on the recovery website...SAY that is soemthing you should introduce to your son...the site called IN THE ROOMS.....

I want you to look at my page an then you can glance through it! They have live video meeting around the world 24/7. This is a TERRIFIC site! Everyone help everyone else! You can make some powerful friends! Plus it is an ACTIVITY..you have to type and write your thoughts so you get better by doing this!

Here is my page...I go by "High Priestess"...my logo picture is of bright yellow-green cat eyes and a blue-black cat!

http://www.intherooms.com/profile/view

Please if you son is not already a member he can be so easily! This is global and you can join any s meeting you want! Let me know what you think? Did you like the poem...I thought is was fantastic! Thanks for reviewing it...I want her to join here because she writes so well. I am in! She will be seeing everything you said!gathering poems for my Poetry Addiction Therapy Book! Tahnks ag

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much I'll mention it to him, but I had already suggested on a while back and he wasn't too keen on the idea, you know, men they hardly like to share their feelings and all that jazz. Will look you up for sure though, reminds me of the survivor site I'm on Pandys....always good to know you're not the only one..........my pleasure, and yes the poem itself was phenomenal, that's why it's so affecting, tell her well said.

[LadyAnn68]

That is why you should get him on this site there are many many men who have the same trouble!!!!!!! He does not HAVE to talk but it is a lot of fun and sincere!1! PLEASE take a look see.....I BEG YOU !!!!!! And thank you you can always look up Magic Powers too she is there 24/7 it is how we stay inside an out of trouble...Plus you can go by any name and don't ever hae to reveal who you are...I am willing to be he will come to like it!

[LadyAnn68]

Just click on the link I gave you it takes you right to my page! PLEASE>>>PLEASE>>>PLEASE!

[Frieda P]

I did...........

[LadyAnn68]

Good did you see the video meeting? Anytime day or night, rain of sunshine, sleet or snow..you can find a meeting and don't have to go outside! If you ever need any aivce for him jsut ask me...me email is [email protected] am opening a website of my won when I graduate form medical school!

[Frieda P]

Not yet, I'll do it later when I have more time...thanks again.

[LadyAnn68]

Sorry for the dyslexic typos!

[Sami Khalil]

Down your alley and field. You say it best...:)..........

[LadyAnn68]

I did not write this...I wish I had!!! But it is so good and promotes healthy attitudes when therapeutic writing of rel inner thougths can be seen and so creatively done. Thank you for reviewing it! It is important for me to see what other author's think of the writing.... how was the writing to you?

[Sami Khalil]

Good . You are welcome...:)..................

[A. Amos]

Good work LA keep on writing

[LadyAnn68]

That is all you ever say to me...if you had read it it is not my work but an incredible poem by me message...this is poem 5 you have said that! If that is all you have to say then don't write anything!

[A. Amos]

As you wish