Crossroads Oblivion

They stood at the crossroads
and made a devil's deal
he didn't believe that
it was irrevocably sealed.

They worked out the details
which were one sided at best,
he found true oblivion that
paved his hellish quest.

He sunk to  dark depths
his innocence peeled away,
he'd do the unthinkable
falling further astray.

The road to redemption
covered in needles and blood
the slopes are too slippery-
to grasp those that he loves.

So we wait for salvation
for the light to be found
and hope that he finds
his own solid ground.

Our love never wavers
we all pray for his life
and trust he survives
all this danger and strife.

We live with sharp terror
in our hearts and our souls,
and we wait for the time
when this family is whole.

Reviews

[redflutterby]

Can't believe I missed this one. Your words are those of so many families hoping for an end to a loved ones addiction. Sad but not without faith and hope. ;-)

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Red, unfortunately this poem still holds true...we are still waiting.

[redflutterby]

Well my thoughts are with you always...x

[Joyce S. Greene]

I'm sure many are praying for your loved one and your family. This is a tragedy for him and it affects all of you so deeply. You sound like a loving family and in time he may return home. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Joyce, I really appreciate that.

[TL Boehm]

formidable. addiction is a MONSTER. plain and simple. A family killing monster. You've penned it real.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks TL for stopping by and commenting.

[Angi]

Oh Blue. I see addiction has gripped someone close to you. I hate that monster! I do. Sending you fierce vibes, my dear. Angi~

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Angi,

I do appreciate it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

my thoughts go out to you, Anne.

hopeful he will find his way back.

jacob

[icelandicblue]

Thank you jacob. It's as bad as it has ever been.

[Einstein Noodle]

the crossroads. so steeped in history and misery (at times) Robert Johnson,i believe, did find salvation in his songs; but we can slide too far (your 4th verse so clearly and poetically expresses it).. i join all that support you in this hard time. praying and pleading.
E.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Einstein for your unflagging support.

[Rosaria_V]

This is very well written!! Thank you for sharing :) So good!!!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Rosaria.

[Baby Ricochet]

Wow Blue. This piece is incredible. The 3rd and 4th stanza are gold. Bloody brilliant work Blue. Bloody brilliant

[icelandicblue]

BR I am humbled by your comment. Thank yo so much.

[Mark]

Tragedy affects all when it affects one. Poignant write. well done :)

[icelandicblue]

So true Mark,
Thank you.

[shallimarRose]

"The road to redemption
covered in needles and blood
the slopes are too slippery-
to grasp those that he loves."

THE ROADS ARE TOO SLIPPERY TO GRASP THOSE THAT HE LOVES... Wow, this is very powerful ...My father was an alcoholic and though I have no idea what this is really about that is what it brought to mind.. Then I read on and its someone that needs to find salvation...and though he has not yet found that your love remains unconditional..
" we wait for the time
when this family is whole."

So poignant for many today but I feel this as very very personal for you. I hope he finds that door that leads him out into the light. Thank you for the rr and a wonderful poem.. huggs!!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much Rose. It is my greatest wish that he find his way back to his family.

[shallimarRose]

Bless you.. I will keep him in prayer. xo

[icelandicblue]

Thank you, he needs all the prayers he can get.