Dear Addiction

Generalised

DEAR ADDICTION

Dear Addiction,

You've always been a companion.

You were the shadow that walked with me.

I kept moving on,

even though

I didn't know 

that I was being... followed

I found myself trying to find my priorities,

from my conglomerated responsibilities

and now, not only do I regret,

A heart filled with contempt,

I contemplate in the valley of reality

Like a freely falling body

Under the lone influence of gravity.

The more I moved towards your edge

The more you showed me your depth

This time, I tried to back out,

but under that strong field, I was blacked out.

I saw what I couldn't see

and you showed me what I could never be

I thought it was 'hope'

but as an impostor of hope,

it was desperation in disguise

and 'depression' in my life

Dear Addiction,

We've been together for far too long,

I'm sorry to say this, It wont work anymore

Let our memories be set ablaze

As we take this moment to part ways.

I know you'll find your way,

'cos your next residence...is not far away

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Very hard to beat addition.
"Let our memories be set ablaze
As we take this moment to part ways.
I know you'll find your way,
'cos your next residence...is not far away"
I liked the above lines. Better life when we lose the bad things and can know what we truly need. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[shyla]

This is spoken bitter sweet .. Like as if saying; i know your bad for me, so i try to stray away from the path that you have created, yet you know all the trails that i do. Its how my mom and i felt when battling addiction very nice work :)

[Anindita Janhabee]

Completely new theory...
I liked it very much ...
And after a long time, seeing your poem.. it's good actually..
I liked few lines....
ex. the more I moved to ur edge
the more you showed me depth...
very nice ...
enjoyed reading and understanding...
keep writing
Anindita

[Ruth]

This is unique, a reminder that such can be addressed in a positive light and affirmation. Addiction grows weak in the aura of acceptance and hope :)

[alpha_dark]

I really enjoyed reading this, favourite imagery was free falling in a valley of reality. A brilliant verse in general. I've never known addiction like what's described in this poem but, the way it was written allowed me to empathise. Good work.

[Michael S]

Brilliantly put piece on addiction
The end you gave to addiction was really great. No matter how strong addiction maybe as a companion it can never be the good one.
Amazing one. Love the ending.

[Najam Us Saher]

I could notice a change in the meaning of this poem.
Firstly, you have personified addiction as a companion. Later in the next stanzas you wanted to get rid of it and I liked the way you have correctly expressed how it is very difficult for people to get rid of their habits. Then finally, a nice and a strong decision is made towards the end of the poem with a conclusion that there are many addicts. I liked this poem it has depth and truth in it I like the way you have personified addiction. Very well written.