Heroin

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I put the spike
in and push it a
little; withdraw, and there
it is.
That beautiful
rose bloom flash.
Push the plunger
and I 'm back in Eden.
Naked and no shame.
And in that moment
it's better than
sex and God and Heaven,
and chocolate.
I'm lost in a
storybook blue
sky, and I don't want
to be found.
Nothing matters, but the
sublime substance pumping
through my
veins that make me
immortal.
Icarus flying into
the sun until my
wings melt and I
fall back to earth
and do it all again.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[In Em's Wonderland]

A powerful piece you wrote here...this substance is quite a Devil for anyone vulnerable enough. I'm a little over 7 months sober from alcohol, never got much into drugs. The journey to sobriety is a struggle, just take it one day at a time and focus on what things you are able to control. Thank you for sharing!

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks for commenting.

[Pete]

a great description but unfortunately leads to a repeated saga of addiction. dope, smack, junk, skag, horse etc.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks for commenting.

[Chris Shaw]

Your description tells me why, once tried it is so difficult to come off it. The only people I know who were successful needed rehab. That is a drug with some pulling power. You make it sound tempting Thomas.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Chris, I appreciate your time.

[emmajoygreen]

Here there is the raw passion of Self awareness. Of everything passed and the endurance and determination of today. There you share the once and could have been forever.
' I'm lost in a
storybook blue
sky, and I don't want
to be found.'

I was lost then.. found, however. An extraordinary write, admired for its utter surrender

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much for reading and commenting.

[emmajoygreen]

Find your writing raw yet with a fragile undercurrent. Is unique in a way, Thomas

[Thomas W Case]

I really appreciate that.

[MrBlack202]

The poem gives me imagery that I can't interpret. All of the why I love the poem. And the chocolate could it symbolize love perhaps?

[Thomas W Case]

Yes, it could. Thank you for reading.

[Soren]

Heavily weighted with social bias this poem is graphic and to the point. Hard hitting and thought provoking.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you for commenting and reading.

[Neville]

it seems you have a different street speak in the US Thomas we talk about barrels and pins over here ..
anyway, without blowing my own trumpet, I can usually get someone off gear in about 4-5 days max, keeping them off however is another matter entirely .. booze takes considerably longer and carries greater risks but as you already seem to know the underlying determinant of success is down to the determination of the individual and the availability of tailored supports .. with respect, much respect ..

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, N. Much appreciated. I love being clean and sober.

[Neville]

like I said, much respect to you Tom.