My Demented Friend

inspired by a true story

Some people can't change, no matter how hard you try, they still stay deranged. I'm sad especially when its about my lad. The drugs are feeding on his mind, making him delusional and blind. The voices in his head are making him loose control of surviving to earn his bread. He already feels dead, no family support to lend. Suddenly, I appeared, wanting the best for him at the end. He slaughtered all my effort till I got tired of offering any support. He's a dancer on the cancer stick, not caring about the damage to his heart beat. I cry because no matter how much I try, he's still got free will. When he gets sober, he re-thinks and runs to me for advice. With my soft heart, I feel pity and scold him for being silly. I tender a plan, for him to execute and stay incline. He puts it on a pedal stool for only a matter of time, then one day, he falls back to his old ways, swallowed by the actions of the enemies of the night. I loose him again, seeing as all my effort went in vain. Do I give up or still try to ease him from the pain in his brain?

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Heartful5160]

That's a great piece! I can actually relate to this writing. I have had several people in my life where I do nothing, but help them out and it's sad because you know that want it and they ask for it, but when they get in the groove of the bad habits and they do something wrong, and when they come crawling back to you for help and advice you give it to them, but it's like they spit on you and the material you're giving them to work with. See, with me the people that come to me are usually like people that turn to drugs for the relief of pain or they just need help period. I do. I give them everything that I have. Advice, a shoulder to cry on, and an ear to listen to their problems. I try to find a way to help them or a way to fix their problem and just a little bit of wisdom! But what I do know deep inside of me is that I don't think that'll I be able to quite helping them whenever they need it. Sorry, that's just the kind of person I am! But great write and good job! Keep writing!

[Olumegbon]

That's really nice, thanks alot... I really do appreciate

[Heartful5160]

You're very welcome!! I'm glad that I could find a piece to relate to...Great Job and keep writing!!

[micky]

This is painfully beautiful and is rather personal for myself ive lost a few friends due to these circumstances and it breaks my heart every day when i reflect on how i failed to help....but sometimes knowone can help...stay strong
Well done:)

[Olumegbon]

I know right, thanks very much for understanding. I appreciate

[Lexyeff]

This was really beautiful and deep. You made all good points about being close to some one with an addiction. A clear indication of the obstacles you have to go through and choices you are faced with.

[Olumegbon]

thanks alot Lexyeff, i really appreciate.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Yes, some people have demons they can't face. If such a person is a relative it's even harder to see. You can't stop helping and still you have to protect yourself for being hurt also. Not an easy question to answer here. Very well done, Olumegbon. :) Rudi

[Olumegbon]

thanks alot, i really appreciate

[Confuser]

Olumegbon: this is very sad: I enjoyed the story; you know I feel you are a great writer; always interesting. I don't think I could every give up on someone I love....Sounds like the Father is trying...but sometimes I guess they have to truly fall down...Very sad. Thank you. Dale

[Olumegbon]

thanks alot, your comment just made me really happy, I appreciate Dale. 😄

[Confuser]

You're welcome Olumegbon: Dale

[wordman]

shine that light,someone else may not see

[Olumegbon]

thanks alot for the review, really appreciate

[Coyote Poetry]

A very hard question.
"I loose him again, seeing as all my effort went in vain. Do I give up or still try to ease him from the pain in his brain?"
I have lost four brothers to drugs. I tried to help them. Some drugs are scary. Make you forget life and what is important. I would help and pray. Drugs steal the will and strength of people. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Olumegbon]

you've rightly said it, thanks alot coyote

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Jamie]

This is inspirationally broken. Well done proving humanity.

[Olumegbon]

thanks alot Jamie, i appreciate

[Jamestown]

Never give up my friend, you may be the only thing good in his dark life,
continue to be the light, I speak from experience I too fought with addiction
for several years and my cousin never gave up and after
years of his support, I am completely sober! PTL!
Terrific write and thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Olumegbon]

rightly said, thanks alot...I really appreciate.

[....................]

You never give up because that is what we do for our children. No matter how dark the paths they walk, always be that light at the end for someday that light may be the beacon that saves them. A heart-felt write.

[Olumegbon]

thanks for the advice and review, thanks alot.