Drug

Drug:      
   A metaphor      
for needful things      
Valued for their power      
& the illusions they bring
      Swallow your pride      
       along with a dose  
           &      
    It gives new meaning      
 to a turned up nose  
     
   
Shaking all the while      
We question the validity      
Denying any notion      
that we are the epitome      
         Of all that is wrong        
     All that is unknown      
        We are of one culture      
 though we feel      
             all alone      
     
   
Burn & scower      
creep & cower      
Bathe in the hate      
of a terminal shower      
         Naked inside      
all the layers      
of armor      
Which protect us      
  from the feelings      
that might      
make us warmer...