Damage done

Inspired by Neil Young's "The Needle and damage done." Song was playing...

I hope you never have to deal with this,
  but it is too common.

So many different addictions,
   all warping the individual,
     making them into someone unknown.

Memories cherished,
  wanting to bring them back.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

This pains my heart, problem is no one can do it for them, and usually the will has been eaten alive by the addiction.

[Jon Roggie]

More often than not, but some do return. They are not the same, but they do return.

[Frieda P]

Sigh, I hope you're right....

[Lyn Anderson]

Having lived with addicts, I would have to say I am impressed with this simple piece.

[Jon Roggie]

I could have added to this, but why? Anyone who has been there, on either side, should be able to understand.

[rach]

This is great, addiction of any kind can morph a person to become almost unrecognisable.
You have to mourn and remember the good times.
Thanks for sharing!

[Jon Roggie]

I wish I could say my pleasure, but I will say thank you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and those addictions aren't always about drugs or alcohol...
we often are addicted to depression or memories so much so that we can't move forward.

good piece.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you, sir. Sometimes, the simple words are best.