The Needle

She calls you, a siren of serenity,
her voice filled with
the sultry promise of oblivion.

You know you can't resist
her dirty little secret all
bagged up to go.

Poppies are so beautiful,
don't you think?
They have power
well beyond your own.

Forsake it all and join me
in the land of nod where
worries go to die.

I promise I'll deliver-
if angels can dance on the head of a pin
you can surely take the plunge with me.

There is no escape, I'm simply omnipotent,
you crave me beyond all else-
even your own little life.

No one cries here baby
they just forget it all...
until you need me again,

and I'll always be waiting,
even when you neglect me
I won't be mad, I'm patience personified-

Because eventually you won't
even remember your name,
but you'll always remember mine
.

Reviews

[therisa]

Although, I have avoided the poppy's urge, too many people within the LGBT community, have not. Reading this very powerful poem, I feel like you, have first hand experience, with a love one or a close friend that have become trapped. I know, first-hand, the damage that addictions wreck upon a person's life and the family members, who forced to face this Hellish nightmare. I hope that the person, whom you wrote this poem about, is seeking and wanting treatment, for this slow descent to death.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much therisa. The drug knows no gender or socioeconomic boundaries. He went to detox yesterday but only because he got arrested on Monday. It's a nightmare that keeps on giving. Thank you for sharing your experience and for giving your empathy.

[therisa]

Your welcome, and hope the best, for your friend/love one.

[s y e]

Once you become addicted it is hard to let it go. I had a few guys come in to my school before we stopped for summer and they were addicted, they got help from the woman and went to rehab but they said it ruined their lives in many ways. One of the guys is extremely guilty as his son is following in his footsteps. He has been taking drugs and for a father to watch that is extremely hard.

A very touching, emotional write, Blue.

[icelandicblue]

And the saga continues but I'll not give up. Thanks

[Debbie_Philly]

A piece about heroin addiction ... sorry if Im wrong... but you did an amazing job... great metaphors... i really like this allot !!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Debbie and you are absolutely right, it is about heroin addiction which is more prevalent in our society than most people realize.

[Debbie_Philly]

I know... my brother was only 36 when he passed away from it :(... great write !!

[icelandicblue]

I am truly sorry to hear that. So many families suffer with this, mine included.

[Sarah Conder]

I love how you have written this poem from the addiction's point of view rather than the victim, I think it makes for a clever twist. I found the last three lines particularly powerful also; it completely sums up the disastrous outcome of an addiction.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Sarah-

It's a horrible trap to be in.

[BlueDreams]

Beautifully expressed the additction in this poem,
good choice of words :)
liked it..

[icelandicblue]

Thanks a lot for your comment.

[Troy Henson]

Addiction...such a horrible bi productof life. I have had people very close to me suffer.
Your words depict this well and once again I enjoy the emotion you put forth in your pieces.
Nicley done.

Regards
Troy

[icelandicblue]

Thanks again Troy.

[Einstein Noodle]

i agree. very well said. powerful. benign to hooked. fantastic ending lines.
E.

[icelandicblue]

I appreciate your comments and thanks for reading.

[Oceana]

I think I got a bit addicted to this poem. There's allure in here with beautiful words, but then of course, like addiction itself, there's always darkness and pain to it. Gorgeous if painful write

[icelandicblue]

Thank you again for visiting and commenting on my work.

[SyberRose]

Nicely penned...I think everyone knows someone who had an addiction like this...my sisters grandson
has a problem in and of jail and rehab...hes such a nice guy and a good looking guy...I just hope he doesn't fall back on it again...I guess once you try it...you're hooked...Rose

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Rose,

It's not a drug you experiment with- you do it- you're hooked. Thanks so much for your review.

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, the power of addiction - the idea of "patience personified" - brilliant. That last stanza, filled with such despairing truth... Excellent piece.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Rita, I appreciate it.