Addiction

Shrink and become nothing

pull my skin inside to never touch

harsh wind spun me in circles

which way is forward, how do I know

the wind sings to me of comfort and gnashing teeth

the smell of putrid things is so inviting

it's my Virgil through purgatory

as we climb new plateaus

I glance downward to see abyss

Virgil shoves me

why am I not afraid

pulled into oblivion

I feel a sense of belonging

how long have I been falling

where and when is the bottom

I have nothing more for this void

a shell of who I was, who I was meant to be

so I close my eyes to this plunge of desperation

behind my eyelids I see a fox

black fur with eyes of gold, green, and blue

a message he repeats to me over and over

only at this time could I listen

I could not tell you what was said

opening my eyes to the grass beneath

water collapsing to it's own weight in the distance

light breeze and summer sun kissing me gently

to the calm rest I never knew I needed

Author's Note

my first poem, so feel free to let me know what you think, thanks in advance.

Reviews

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is beautiful!
I mean, this is awesome.
You really expressed yourself very well with this powerful inscription.
Your lines, your rhymes are well structured.
I really enjoyed reading it.

Where the poem ended was actually great, giving a rest assurance to a soul that has been unrest.

[barleygirl]

This is a fresh powerful description of the allure of anything that's addictive. From the standpoint of drugs, I was around a ton of drugs growing up in the 60's & 70's, so I saw these exact kind of seductions happening all around me . . . young people giving up, giving in, becoming shrunken in their constant cravings for drugs. You nailed it so well, with clarity, in ways I rarely see addiction described. I love personification & you made me FEEL the curse as a seductress (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Ver]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[Chris Shaw]

For a first poem I was impressed. Descriptive with some great imagery. Keep writing.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow wow wow
this is tremendous. Im not good at reviews so will send to some friends on here to review.!!
I love the last verse especially. Found peace in the grass. I know the feeling. Love it.

[Ver]

thank you very much! :)