Addict

I'm addicted to the addiction,
The cleric's sermon is far from the solution,
But yet he talks about perfection,
I crave for the thrill of the pill,
Even sorrow can't kill the feel,
I cuddle with the euphoria,
In the abyss of a temporal joy,
Society feeds my stagnation,
With greed and deception,
Modern prayers have no feet,
No finance to push it,
So the tongue retreats,
Tired of leading the heart astray,
I'm being pressured by unavoidable circumstances,
A young face but an aged heart,
A smiling lips but a tearful soul,
But the green leaf gives me peace,
The ecstasy that puts my mind at ease,
So how can I avoid the only escape from this tragedy,
I think I would rather remain an addict.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[barleygirl]

I have a fascination with addiction, barely avoiding it myself, thru-out my life of quite tough knocks. I've always wondered at how some can only dabble in it, while others completely lose themselves in it. Your poem is one of the most honest I've read, without getting into gushy dramatization, without conveying judgment, & using original descriptions to paint the scenarios. The matter-of-fact tone is what makes your message even more powerful. Especially these days, when our world seems to be descending into some unfathomable madness at times, I totally understand the final sentiments.

[Olumegbon]

Thanks so much for the review, it's good to know you have an in depth understanding of the poem

[Silmara McGarry]

You give addition a character here, with honest feelings and truthfulness in the words. A well written and thoughtfully expressed peace. *A young face but an aged heart,
A smiling lips but a tearful soul, * I really liked this part.

[micky]

I absolutely love this piece it rings honesty and doubt all at the same time,and I also believe there isn't a being on this earth with out an addiction we all have our little fix. Weather it be drugs,money,science, religion even something as simple as coffee,we all need our fix to cope.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful poem, Olumbegon. I don't know if addiction can be good, I guess not, but I can understand the thrill of it. Well done. :) Rudi

[aLittlePain]

Such dope writing expressed in such a fresh way almost understated... I really dig that.
The differing perspective of addiction seems worlds apart from one to another while some drown in it others remain intact for lack of a better word. An incredibly precise expression of the worlds climate.

Ngā mihi maioha (warmest regards)
Rach x

[Olumegbon]

Thanks a lot for the review

[J3ssInJupit3r]

I really enjoyed the perspective of an addict. I am an addict myself (the "green leaf") and I agree with your words. I love how you gave addiction a persona, as if it were a person and you are at one with that person. Sometimes, I see the green leaf as my only friend in the world when I feel alone because it is my only comfort from what is going on in the world. There is turmoil and chaos all around us, but when we fall under substance rule, everything suddenly slows down and gets quiet, and we feel at peace with everything. Thank you for sharing this gem. It was absolutely wonderful!

[Olumegbon]

Thanks for being able to relate, I appreciate your review a lot

[SmittyJas]

everybody has there additions in life some do drugs other are hook on hobbies or food even other devices like smoking cigarettes all leading to the road of heartache and heartbreak for some Others are insomniac Just can't get to sleep at night they drag throughout the day and stay up all night figging with the internet for a thrill fix no where else can they find a friend but in-between the words of time.

[Olumegbon]

Thanks a lot for the review, I appreciate

[Coyote Poetry]

I lost four brothers to drugs and alcohol. A powerful temptation.
"The ecstasy that puts my mind at ease,
So how can I avoid the only escape from this tragedy,
I think I would rather remain an addict."
Many prefer the high over real life. Thank you my friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Olumegbon]

Thanks a lot for the review

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[wordman]

the green leaf gives peace says it all,touching write

[Olumegbon]

Thanks a lot for the review

[Ruth]

Strikes me that you have an insight to such addiction that seems to make sense to the self...I understand such sentiments and the unavoidable circumstances...we all have our own sense of limits perhaps and know what gets us through...an honest write that purges the rot out so to speak...blessings...

[Olumegbon]

Thanks so much