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chasing
this synthetic dragon
is wrapping it's tail
tighter around my neck
I can feel it's claws in my back
but I conjured the dragon
I put the opiates in my mouth
of my own accord
and of "sound" mind
and body
I'm looking for a way out of this labyrinth
this impossible maze
god take these demon spoons
away from my mouth
allow me to heal
so I won't even have opportunity
to see the dragon's face
is wrapping it's tail
tighter around my neck
I can feel it's claws in my back
but I conjured the dragon
I put the opiates in my mouth
of my own accord
and of "sound" mind
and body
I'm looking for a way out of this labyrinth
this impossible maze
god take these demon spoons
away from my mouth
allow me to heal
so I won't even have opportunity
to see the dragon's face
Published 30th May 2010
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Anonymous
30th May 2010 9:58pm
Although I've never taken drugs, the line about the synthetic dragon wrapping itself about your neck reminded me of my occasional panic attacks, wherein I think I'm choking for no tangible reason. Imaginative verse; I could almost taste the panic and the pleading and, above all, the sense of despair. Your ability to make the teetotaller experience the addict’s torment is mesmerising.
30th May 2010 10:52pm
the dragon comes from heroin users.. the first fix is heaven after that they call it chasing the dragon.. chasing that first wonderful orgasm of intoxicant.. the dragon around my neck I guess says Im not chasing it as the title would imply but it has its claws and tails well into my system and its like a boa constrictor or quicksand.. that labyrinth how the fuck do I get out.. mesmerizing wow.. glad I brought you so close to the experience without you having to experience it.. just live vicariously through me.. its def not worth starting..
31st May 2010 6:37am
wow.. i just idk understand i guess is what i could say. im at a loss for words. i really love this one :)
31st May 2010 3:55pm
im glad you like it.. you dont understand it? its about drug addiction basically.. with heroin after the first time.. the best hit.. they call it chasing the dragon.. chasing that first orgasmic high that will never happen again
31st May 2010 9:46am
31st May 2010 3:54pm
sadly so many can.. i'm with you sister.. I'm s sorry you can relate to this horrible.. demon
8th Aug 2011 4:11pm
Never chased the dragon, but I do know many people that have.. It's worse to watch I guarantee you that
Nice one
Nice one
10th Aug 2011 3:57pm
i stopped chasing him... so he doesnt run... because then theres no fun in running... but he still sits around... you cant kill the memory of feeling good and knowing where to find him ya know? glad you dig it.. cheers!
