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When We Were Young
life seemed so perfect
when we were young
the world was ours
It felt as if we were unstoppable
and life was not so miserable
so tell me how to look you in the eyes
knowing you’ve been consumed by drugs
don’t tell me I’m living in a fantasy
you secretly want to be there too
it’s just so hard telling you the truth
you don’t listen to a god damn thing I say
what’s the point in fighting anyway?
you put me down for caring for your life
so go fuck yourself, friend
I’m still here ether way
life seemed so perfect
when we were young
our eyes had such reason behind them
now that reason has faded away
and it kills me that I can’t save you
I can’t help but look back
I used to be able to depend on you
now I only depend on you to lie
when you won’t admit your faults
it takes away from our innocence
you could have just stayed away from the drugs
and now you spend your day lying on floors
while I spend my days wondering where you are
we were special, but now I say goodbye forever
and there is just no going back
when we were young
the world was ours
It felt as if we were unstoppable
and life was not so miserable
so tell me how to look you in the eyes
knowing you’ve been consumed by drugs
don’t tell me I’m living in a fantasy
you secretly want to be there too
it’s just so hard telling you the truth
you don’t listen to a god damn thing I say
what’s the point in fighting anyway?
you put me down for caring for your life
so go fuck yourself, friend
I’m still here ether way
life seemed so perfect
when we were young
our eyes had such reason behind them
now that reason has faded away
and it kills me that I can’t save you
I can’t help but look back
I used to be able to depend on you
now I only depend on you to lie
when you won’t admit your faults
it takes away from our innocence
you could have just stayed away from the drugs
and now you spend your day lying on floors
while I spend my days wondering where you are
we were special, but now I say goodbye forever
and there is just no going back
Published 22nd Mar 2017
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22nd Mar 2017 12:14pm
Painful read... I've seen first hand what drugs can do to someone... it really sucks all the life out of a person...
There's only so much you can do as a bystander!
Great write, my friend... the innocent picture suits the poem really well...
There's only so much you can do as a bystander!
Great write, my friend... the innocent picture suits the poem really well...
22nd Mar 2017 5:46pm
I have many family and friends that got sucked into that life. It's heartbreaking to see. I'm not perfect, but there is a point where drugs can take over a persons life. And yes, there is almost nothing you can do. It's difficult to change once you get pulled into addiction. Thanks for reading 🤗
22nd Mar 2017 12:53pm
22nd Mar 2017 5:47pm
22nd Mar 2017 5:25pm
this hurt my heart to read a most painful thing having someone slowly fade away into the drug abyss..
passionate write sending you love my friend..
xo Crim
passionate write sending you love my friend..
xo Crim
22nd Mar 2017 5:52pm
It is painful. I lost 2 uncles to drugs. I always felt my uncle Dave's story was so sad. He was in the military, loved by many people. Found a girl who he loved and thought he would spend his life with. I guess things didn't work out and she took everything of his. He spent the rest of his life as a junky. Just seemed so lonely and tragic to me. Thanks for enjoying. Much love and hugs back to you 🤗
My heart goes out to you! Im so sorry for your loose your words have touched me.My sister was an addict for 7 years it was such a very painful time.I had a few friends to turn to how helped me through it.Every day I felt so sad and all I wanted was a magic wand to get her off the herion.I was always there for her to cook her a meal or buy her food.I was so surprised one day she called me from rehab and has been drug free for 9 years.I'm so proud of her as coming clean was not easy 🌈🌺
23rd Mar 2017 6:42am
That's such an amazing story. Good for your sister to be able to kick that habit. I was never into hardcore drugs but there was a time I did them. After seeing my dad and brother become addicts, plus other friends and family; I just didn't want any part of that. Thanks for reading my poem. You get a hug 🤗
23rd Mar 2017 11:20pm
I can relate to this so much. We were young and naive. We both dabbled in drugs as teenagers. I got pregnant. Grew up. He couldn't. 13 years later, 3 kids as well. He's addicted to heroine, in an out of jail. I'm left raising our 3 children, wondering where their father is. The sad reality.
24th Mar 2017 4:06am
Unfortunately your story is a rather common one. Drugs ruin families and relationships. It's especially hard when you love someone and have to watch them destroy their lives. My heart goes out to you. You get a hug 🤗
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24th Mar 2017 2:42am
I know someone like this & they are a living nightmare to be around when things get bad, as they always do eventually. It's gotta come from them, whether or not they wish to turn their lives around. You are right to walk away & neither should you feel guilty for that. Sounds like you've exhausted all options only to have them thrown back in your face.
24th Mar 2017 6:06am
Yeah, at that point only they can help themselves. Thanks for reading my poem 😁
