Addiction

I'll walk into your life like something so innocent, and sweet.
You'll take a hit, and not know what swept you off your feet.
I'll leave you there, dying for more.
Calling out, on the bare floor.
Just after a few little tries,
You'll be making up so many lies.
I'll leave you broke, and depressed.
I'll take everything you own.
For what is it you wouldn't give for an addiction so sweet.
In your darkest hours,
As you reach for your lighter.
You realize there is no more hope,
You no longer know how to cope.
As you let that smoke burn,
You let someone else have their turn.
The addiction is awesome, you say.
Try it you'll see.
But if you do, you may never break free.
Try me twice, I'll own your soul.
You can't give it up.
Even if you wanted to.
You wouldn't survive,
the withdrawals.

Reviews

[terry smith]

if you want to visit hell just try withdrawals...well written, look forward to more from you:)

[destinyleigh]

Thank you very much!

[78Jon]

Were you an addict? Was this poem from experience?

[destinyleigh]

I've been addicted to many things in my life.

[destinyleigh]

Thank you, actually it was intended to be a poem on an addiction I have, but as I wrote the first two sentences.. My mind went a different way, and it just kept flowing to me.. So I guess my kind friend it's a poem about whatever addiction you want it to be about..

[Daydreaming]

Oh man, are we talking about women or drugs.

Wonderful write, thanks for the read.

[destinyleigh]

Lol, I intended it to be about something completely different, but as I wrote the first two sentences. The words just kept coming to me, flowing so easily.. I couldn't stop. Haha..
And thank you very much.