Drug addiction

by Painted Faces   Jun 8, 2013


His eyes give him up every time I catch him sneaking in.
His been to see that guy he said he would never see again.
He tries to play me like I cant tell, but I always do.
I'm so tired of this hell he keeps putting our family through.
And the scariest part is how he sits there and looks me in the eyes.
When I ask him where he's been and out stream the flood of lies.
Ive cried so many tears, stayed up so many nights.
Its getting to the point, I want to tell him, "take a hike".
This drug has a hold of him, its devouring his soul.
Hes become a liar and a thief with a heart black as coal.
Ive stood by him through it all and gave him all my love.
I thought that would be enough for him to give it up.
But I see that the drug has more strength then I thought.
And as much as I love him and hate to admit it, I admit I've loss

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  • 11 years ago

    by Sigoney Holder

    Its so sad I really feel for this person. Lovely writing though.

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