Hopeless and Helpless
The addict and loved ones feel hopeless and helpless.11 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Congratulations! You hit the nail on the head. The despair that is created when someone you love is addicted, is staggering. The life being abused is not the only one suffering. The surrounding family and associates feel so helpless and are in deep consternation, always. It is like a grab at your heart. Excellent presentation!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019
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Congratulations! You hit the nail on the head. The despair that is created when someone you love is addicted, is staggering. The life being abused is not the only one suffering. The surrounding family and associates feel so helpless and are in deep consternation, always. It is like a grab at your heart. Excellent presentation!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2019
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My daughter is a heroin addict, clean now for over 2 1/2 years. I watched her slowly dying for four years and barely survived it myself. Grab at your heart is perfect! Thank you for the kind and I must say very accurate review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a sad, but true, poem, Mystery Author. Your few words/syllable speak volumes of the tragedy of drug abuse. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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What a sad, but true, poem, Mystery Author. Your few words/syllable speak volumes of the tragedy of drug abuse. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much!
Comment from jenintorre
This contest has a very high standard of entries and there were several that I really liked but in the end I voted for yours as it told a sad story so well in so few syllables. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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This contest has a very high standard of entries and there were several that I really liked but in the end I voted for yours as it told a sad story so well in so few syllables. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Susan Larson
This is very poignant and so impressive that you could capture the essence of drug addiction and the effects it has on both the user and his or her loved ones. This one has my vote.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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This is very poignant and so impressive that you could capture the essence of drug addiction and the effects it has on both the user and his or her loved ones. This one has my vote.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much! Thanks also for the vote!
Comment from Helena Frances
I'm familiar with the topic. You've written true words ... I'm grateful to say that they are not always true. Some addicts do recover, and families find serenity as well.
Good luck in the contest, and in life:) I found Al-Anon to be life-changing for me:)
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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I'm familiar with the topic. You've written true words ... I'm grateful to say that they are not always true. Some addicts do recover, and families find serenity as well.
Good luck in the contest, and in life:) I found Al-Anon to be life-changing for me:)
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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My daughter is now almost 3 yrs clean after 4 yrs of heroin addiction, which almost killed both of us. We are all still healing.
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I know your pain and your hope.
Miracles happen,one day at a time:)
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I really like this and the powerful message conveyed in it. I believe that you've got the cycle right. This is really good and I enjoyed reading this well written work. Great job and well done!
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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I really like this and the powerful message conveyed in it. I believe that you've got the cycle right. This is really good and I enjoyed reading this well written work. Great job and well done!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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Thank you! If I got the cycle right, it is because I am a mother of a heroin addict. She is now 2 1/2 years clean but I wouldn?t wish what I went through on any parent. The only thing I don?t think I ever did was sigh. I paced, prayed and cried for four years, but I didn?t use pace because of the rhyming!
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
You sure chose the right words when you wrote this poem. Hopeless and Helpless is the feeling they have when they choose the pathway of drugs. Is your story about drug addiction?
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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You sure chose the right words when you wrote this poem. Hopeless and Helpless is the feeling they have when they choose the pathway of drugs. Is your story about drug addiction?
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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Yes, it?s based on my daughters drug addiction although she is now clean. It can apply to any addiction, drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. Thank you for that question.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
A harsh reality offering for the contest... your syllables/rhyme are done well to paint the picture of what is happening across the country... ;( Thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls! ;)
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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A harsh reality offering for the contest... your syllables/rhyme are done well to paint the picture of what is happening across the country... ;( Thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls! ;)
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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Thanks so much. I fear addiction is taking a large part of America?s youth. It scares me to death.
Comment from oliver818
Nice poem, I think you captured the terrifying truth of addiction here very well. It ruins the lives of everyone involved. Thanks for sharing this and have a really great day
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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Nice poem, I think you captured the terrifying truth of addiction here very well. It ruins the lives of everyone involved. Thanks for sharing this and have a really great day
Comment Written 18-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much! Addiction is terrifying beyond belief.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry or the Essence Poetry contest.
You tell a story of the life and death of an addict and how it affects their loved ones.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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I think this is a good entry or the Essence Poetry contest.
You tell a story of the life and death of an addict and how it affects their loved ones.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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Thank you for your kind review. Addiction destroys far more than the addict.