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Comment from lyenochka
Sorry I am out of sixes. This was scary and perfectly describes the effects of drug addiction. Someone described fentanyl this way - needing it after just one use to avoid the pain. The metaphor of the snake makes me think of how the serpent lured Eve to sin. And I feel that drug addiction is the demon possession of today - the evil one uses it that way.
I'm so sorry to learn that's how your sister died.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Sorry I am out of sixes. This was scary and perfectly describes the effects of drug addiction. Someone described fentanyl this way - needing it after just one use to avoid the pain. The metaphor of the snake makes me think of how the serpent lured Eve to sin. And I feel that drug addiction is the demon possession of today - the evil one uses it that way.
I'm so sorry to learn that's how your sister died.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Your words have deeply affected me, Helen, as they carry a striking resemblance to Kelly's. Of my three siblings, she was the only one to struggle with addiction. She was also the most religious, by far. I admired her faith from a very young age, and her passing led me to my own, in a sense. Her addiction developed after being prescribed anxiety medication when she was far too young. Ultimately, it led her to turn to heroin. I now know in my heart what she always suspected to be true - she spent her life fighting a demon that was misdiagnosed as severe "anxiety."
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That's so hard! We will never know until we get to Heaven which attacks were physical and which were from the evil one but we can always pray for spiritual protection. I wish that someone would have taken Kelly to a prayer meeting where people could pray loving healing over her. There is so much self condemnation with drug addiction. We had one man who was an addict on the streets and he came to church and was prayed for. He's been clean ever since.
Comment from nomi338
Drug addiction is one of the things that Satan the Devil uses to ruin people's live. In the Bible Satan once masqueraded as a snake when he seduced Eve into committing the sin that doomed mankind. My oldest daughter succumbed to death by drug addiction. She would go to jail, serve her time, come out and become productive. That is until some setback would occur, almost always betrayal from some man she trusted. The last time was the last. She died as a result of an overdose of cocaine.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Drug addiction is one of the things that Satan the Devil uses to ruin people's live. In the Bible Satan once masqueraded as a snake when he seduced Eve into committing the sin that doomed mankind. My oldest daughter succumbed to death by drug addiction. She would go to jail, serve her time, come out and become productive. That is until some setback would occur, almost always betrayal from some man she trusted. The last time was the last. She died as a result of an overdose of cocaine.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Nomi, thank you so much for your review. My heart breaks for you. Though I did somewhat maternal over my sister, I couldn't even begin to imagine losing a child. And having two daughters of my own (still very little) the thought is too much to bear. I am so very sorry, you and your family are in my prayers.
Xo
Jess
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I do have another daughter, a gran daughter, and a great grand daughter. However, my deceased daughter was the most engaging of them all, we fought at times, but only over her resistance to try and fight off the allure of the drugs.
Comment from patcelaw
Addiction is a very destructive thing. I have never seen addiction to alcohol, where it cost peoples lives, but I do know that had I not decided at 19 years of age that I did not want to drink anymore. I avoided becoming a person who was addicted to alcohol. Patricia .
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Addiction is a very destructive thing. I have never seen addiction to alcohol, where it cost peoples lives, but I do know that had I not decided at 19 years of age that I did not want to drink anymore. I avoided becoming a person who was addicted to alcohol. Patricia .
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Patricia, thank you for this comment. It takes a strong person to do that and I commend you! Xxoo
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Addiction is the cruellest of conditions, definitely like a venom or cancer feeding on its host. Your beautifully composed verse captures the horrors of this which must have been so painful for you, not least because the beast has too strong a hold and will simply not let go of someone you love with all your heart. Thanks for sharing, Jess. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Addiction is the cruellest of conditions, definitely like a venom or cancer feeding on its host. Your beautifully composed verse captures the horrors of this which must have been so painful for you, not least because the beast has too strong a hold and will simply not let go of someone you love with all your heart. Thanks for sharing, Jess. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. Your kindness truly means the world!!
Xoxo
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is authentic, personal, and well written. You have chosen good words to explain such difficult experiences and feelings. Thank you for sharing this.
Best wishes
Alex
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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This is authentic, personal, and well written. You have chosen good words to explain such difficult experiences and feelings. Thank you for sharing this.
Best wishes
Alex
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Alex!
Comment from Raul1
I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. It is clear and concise. Excellent work! No mistakes found. I like it. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Thank you!
Comment from royowen
There are many forms of addiction, I was addicted to smoking, drinking, (both physical) and gambling, worsened by drinking, only God could break the cycle. Beautifully written Jessica, I like the meter, similar to the last three metered lines of the limerick, blessings Roy
Forced rhyme (curving)
You're deserving. Or (I'm observing) or from which you never swerved.
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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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There are many forms of addiction, I was addicted to smoking, drinking, (both physical) and gambling, worsened by drinking, only God could break the cycle. Beautifully written Jessica, I like the meter, similar to the last three metered lines of the limerick, blessings Roy
Forced rhyme (curving)
You're deserving. Or (I'm observing) or from which you never swerved.
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Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Roy, thank you so much! Xoxo
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Well done
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I know this had to be hard for you to write. I've known a few people who suffered from addiction. It's a horrible thing, but something they have to do themselves. The only way we can help to pray for them, which is a lot. Thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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I know this had to be hard for you to write. I've known a few people who suffered from addiction. It's a horrible thing, but something they have to do themselves. The only way we can help to pray for them, which is a lot. Thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Barbara. I truly appreciate your kindness. Xo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I love the metre here, the rhymes and the sentiments Jessica. Addiction has a terribly strong grip over us and those who suffer cannot let go of its vice. A powerful and well-worded post from a talented pen, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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I love the metre here, the rhymes and the sentiments Jessica. Addiction has a terribly strong grip over us and those who suffer cannot let go of its vice. A powerful and well-worded post from a talented pen, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2024
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Dolly, thank you so much. I'm honored by your review!! Xoxo