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Addiction Is A Cruel Mistress (Twisted Sister, Evil Twin)
Addiction Is a cruel mistress
robbing you of your freedom
and choice
warping your desires
turning you into a liar
before you even notice
she's thrown you into the fire
Addiction is a twisted sister
telling you the big lie
everything's alright
you aren't hurting anyone
until she removes your loved ones
from you one by one
your job is next just like your home
until you find you're all alone
Addiction is an evil twin
who tells you that you could
walk away so easily but she's a tease
satan's slut who takes you through
hell's gates then slams them in your face
She patiently awaits your fall
laughing as she watches you crawl then hit the wall
damn those demons straight to hell
robbing you of your freedom
and choice
warping your desires
turning you into a liar
before you even notice
she's thrown you into the fire
Addiction is a twisted sister
telling you the big lie
everything's alright
you aren't hurting anyone
until she removes your loved ones
from you one by one
your job is next just like your home
until you find you're all alone
Addiction is an evil twin
who tells you that you could
walk away so easily but she's a tease
satan's slut who takes you through
hell's gates then slams them in your face
She patiently awaits your fall
laughing as she watches you crawl then hit the wall
damn those demons straight to hell
Published 9th Aug 2020
| Edited 10th Aug 2020
Author's Note
My heart goes out to anyone struggling with addiction. It's hell. I know because I've dealt with my own demons. I have deep respect for the addicts and alcoholics who are in recovery. There are so many that haven't made it there yet. It's never too late to ask for help unless you're already dead.
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9th Aug 2020 4:39pm
This alcoholic appreciates your penned encouragement ... bravo dear poetess ...
9th Aug 2020 7:30pm
10th Aug 2020 6:17am
9th Aug 2020 7:37pm
Very true, Faith. I know many who have lost their battle with it. A very cutting poem in succinct measure.
10th Aug 2020 6:15am
Thank you for your wonderful remarks. Yes, it is sad. The person has to want help for it to work.
Anonymous
12th Aug 2020 1:15am
Hey Faith.......been down the alcohol road myself.......a long time ago.......glad I lived thru it.......great ink to let others know their not alone and they can get thru it.......great support........purple luv & hugs xo :)
12th Aug 2020 8:05am
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. I struggled with it myself many years ago and am grateful my Higher Power gave me a second chance at life. Today, life is good.
