It nags at you like an aching tooth,
never allowing you to tell the truth.
Your mind is always confused and
hope is not an option. You have
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Melvina, this is a great poem about any kind of addiction we get. It always cost it much more than we can afford. Great write and great words from a great lady. Top Marks from me. Thanks for sharing it my friend. David
I love this, Melvina...'a slave to a crude adoption' is an exceptional phrase, and speaks volumes. I can only hope that this is your muse speaking... Powerful poetry personified! Best wishes :) jack.
never allowing you to tell the truth - that is so sad yet so true. Moyax
A strong, well-crafted piece with good internal rhymes and pace. Wonderful work, Melvina.
A ten.. I enjoyed your wording.. A difficult message to convey, but done so eloquently from an adict's point of view.
Melvina...Brilliant, my Good Friend, .....Gotta know when to fold'em, oh yes! ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''FRANK
Nice write here I think every poet sooner or later hits on this subject you did a really good job of it
Melvina, great write on a dicey topic! I wrote a poem, similar in nature, titled, 'Zero to Spend.' Brian
A difficult topic well articulated. Loved the eloquent flow of the poem. 'Lies come easy, one after the other. The truth should be told, but that you must cover.' - Excellent!