This is probably one of the first poems that I ever wrote, but it isn't until now that I find it in me to share it with others. Over the years I have lost a number of friends to drugs whether they have died literally or just mentally. This poem was written for all of those that I wish would come back to "life" and would realize that there is so much more out there to live for.
My dearest drug friend caught up in your trip,
Holding on tightly but still losing your grip.
My dearest drug friend passed out on the floor,
Full of insanity but still searching for more.
My dearest drug friend so messed in the mind,
Leaving the life you once had behind.
My dearest drug friend craving your coke,
Blinded by powder and chemical smoke.
My dearest drug friend you're slipping away,
If only you'd stop this damaging way.
My dearest drug friend hold on to your life,
Put down your gun and your blood-shedding knife.
My dearest drug friend stop selling your soul,
Stop playing with needles and paying the toll.
My dearest drug friend you're giving it all,
To drugs you'll bow down, to drugs you will fall.
My dearest drug friend you've chosen to die,
You gave drugs your life and that makes me cry.
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i like this poem alot why simple because its real keep up the real ness!
meghan
soooo true im 14 and drugs messed my life up im just barely being able to escape from them
nann
i guess Is Kool !
Judith
This poem really touched me, because my sister Mimmy died for doing DRUGS!If my sister was still alive, I would show her this poem!
Dan
Wow that was great. i bet u hear that all the time but i have a friend hu does drugs n thinks he'll b fine and i can just c everything you described in the poem happening to him!
Krista
good
BREYANNA
you deserve something iam crying right now becuse this happen to my friend 15 year old sister
briana
That poem is awesome I give you a thumbs up!
Patty
I can really relate with your poem. I have seen my friends passed out on the floor,even myself.
melissa
I HAVE LOST A BEST FRIEND TO DRUGS. HOW CAN I HELP HER, HOW CAN SHE CHANGE?
Rachel
This is a very good poem. I used it for my health project because it showed how others are affected by drugs when a friend dies from overdosing or something else. very good and very sad.
charlene
I like this poem also. It touches my heart to see, hear, and read positive things that are young black teenagers are doing. You always hear the negitive things. It lets me know that there is hope and a good future for our young people of today. Please keep up the good work.
stana
i really liked your poem because it touched me! I have a family that has a lot of drug problems and its just good to know im no the only one! Im a 15 year old girl and both of my parents do drugs and i hate it it ruins my life! Im like the best kid in the world im smart, a good athlete and they dont even care they r not worried about ne thing but drugs, drugs, drugs!
amy
this poem is awsome. it describes my friend so well, im goin to print it out and give it to him.
Yvette
I loved this poem ,you really hit the spot,I printed and took it to my drug counseling class everyone loved it!
Michaela
Wow! This poem really hits home! My brother is in jail for drugs. and I've been battling with them too. Luckily I have friends who are here to help me get through this hard time in my life. I'm sick of "friends" that won't hang out with you unless you have drugs or alchohol. or know of someone that does. That's not what lifes about! Friends wouldn't let their friends do that to themselves! amazing poem!
rebecca
I VOTED ON THIS POEM BECAUSE A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE IS GIVING HER SOUL TO A DRUG AND NOT REALIZING IT. SOON IT WILL BE HER LIFE AND STILL SHE WILL NOT KNOW IT. IT TOUCHED ME DEEP.
Kalista
This is the deepest thing i have ever read. you touched the spot in me i have been trying to hide for the last month. my dearest drug friend also lost to the battle,i feel what youre saying, as my brother also lost it last month. r. i. p. to dustin and lewis. 1983-june 2004.
brittany
im srry about the poem if it was really you who was abused or part of that life. it really touched my heart. and im deeply sorry about the way drugs do things to people. i hope to go we all learn from other peoples mistakes. or mistakes of our own. im glad i ran into ur poem. it was very deep
Nicole
This poem has touched me in more ways than one and i would just like to thank Heather for allowing the rest of the world to see this. I hope it is not too late for your friend but it was for mine and if only i would have seen this sooner. Now i realize she did give her life to drugs.
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