Addicted

So what am I addicted to?

Seeds of death, sown in each soul
In the baby, the young , the very old
Walk past the streets , do your daily task
Can you all feel, life, flowing past?

Life revolves mundane , three storied offices
In absence of love, Lucy's are paid
Can purchased breasts , synthetic kisses feel same
O what will I do now, My life's in vain.

Why haven't I, taken a tour of the world?
Read all those books, Watched all those slides
Treasured all those girls, who wanted to be mine
Looked at expensive mirrors, praised when I had time.

I have an illness , strange and wise
Medicine unprescribed , doctors denied
Compare a lightning flash to dim candlelight
Addicted to life, I don't want to die.



© Nothing Personal. January 03, 2011.

Author's Note

Hair of the Dog Prompt - Tap # 1

Reviews

[MuSe Ampoule]

(I thought I reviewed this before...but maybe I just read it...) It was good for a second read...I love what you do anyway, so it's no surprise! Great work, I especially liked:
"Can purchased breasts , synthetic kisses feel same"
and
"I have an illness , strange and wise
Medicine unprescribed , doctors denied
Compare a lightning flash to dim candlelight
Addicted to life, I don't want to die"

[Kerry O'Connor]

Wow, that was a powerful concluding line. Great poem.

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Fantastic Work..!!! Cheers..!!!

[Undying Glory]

this was great work, and that ending of this one was sure unexpected. death may be inevitable but that doesn't mean we go on moping about it, but we should live life to the fullest! this was just great. awesome work!

[SOUL LESS]

My candle lights at both ends, it will not last the night. But Ah! my friends and Oh! my foes it gives a lovely light. Enjoy life to the fullest. It's a darn nice poem. You're good...nothing personal:)

[Coyote Poetry]

A very powerful poem. Sometime take a lot of pain to learn. Life is opportunity and a chance to know peace and happiness. The poem told a strong story with a positive ending. A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote