NARCOMAN

Chasing the high 

Just a little oxy 

Just a half of roxy 

Just a spoon of crack 

Just a little meth  

Just a little black 

Just a little ugly 

Just beyond repair 

Just a little weak 

                 And so much despair... 

 

Chasing the high...chasing it to death   

Author's Note

Oxy slang for Oxycodone
Roxy slang for Roxycodone

Reviews

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Simple but complex work. There are many layers of thought all compressed into this story.
The justifications for the actions seemed too hard to believe, but that is what makes it such
an honest piece. Some people with these problems can simplify things in such a way that you
want to believe that they have it under control. There are too many issues commingled in this
poem for a review that it deserves without writing a book, but you nailed it.

[EMMIE]

thank you =)

[Alessander]

I really like this, even though I know and have known a few addicts in my life that give this a more somber undertone.

It has a playful way of dealing with the dark subject matter, almost like Trainspotting (as compared to Requiem for a dream). I esp like the oxy/roxy rhyme.

Although it has a playful rhythm, later it explores the causes f the "fun seeking" - the despair.

[EMMIE]

=) I thank you

[Sami Khalil]

A well penned poem with a reality of our times...Thank you for penning...:)

[Tree]

I see what you're saying Em, about skirting the dark side. A lot of my work tows the line between the two worlds, too. You formated this exactly the way it should be read. This was meant to be read out loud. Thought provoking.

[EMMIE]

Thanks much

[T. Val]

This is a great piece. An unfortunate reality for some people who are not stronger than the drug. I enjoyed this. Well done Emmie.

[EMMIE]

thank ya

[WILDERNESS]

that i blunt and beautiful
BTW....you really tried those?

[EMMIE]

Ha ha no sir not me

[Fabio_Cassilias]

Harsh truth about Drugs is, it only drags you down under.
only the strong at the end rise above it.
simple poem and truthful.

[EMMIE]

Thank you much

[M.E.Lyle]

Well put. Being an outsider I can't imagine the anguish a person goes through with such addictions. I can only imagine it to be a hellish existance.

[EMMIE]

Thanks M.E.

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Great write. Ive been clean for about 7 months now, and im not looking back. Great job

[EMMIE]

Very proud of you! Keep up the drug free life!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

well put. Drugs and alcohol led you down 3 paths, institutions, jails and death.....if one is able to walk away I would hope they never go back. I walked away 6 and half years ago and I will Never Go Back.

[EMMIE]

So glad you made that choice, proud of you wow 6 yrs! It's not easy to walk away when you are so deep in it. Thanks for reading =)