From a young age, we were all told,
"Don't do drugs, they're not good for you, they can kill you."
But five minutes later,
You see mom drinking two large cups of coffee,
And dad downing eight cans of Pepsi in a day.
I always believed addiction was something you could control,
That it was all about strength, discipline-
Not giving in to urges.
At the end of the day, you're the one driving the car;
You're in control.
I believed that until you came into my life.
You flipped everything upside down.
I was at my lowest, and you pulled me up.
You took me out of my comfort zone,
And honestly, I think you changed me for the better.
I never loved anything like this,
But of course, I'd never say it to you-
Unless you gave me those mutual feelings.
Still, I hinted at it, praised you like a god.
Thanked you for every little thing.
But when my life started to feel like it was getting back on track,
You gave up on me.
And that broke me.
How did I put all my energy into you?
All those good times-
What happened between us?
You were my dealer of euphoria,
My drugs, my depression,
My happiness, my love,
My ambitions, my everything.
You are my addiction.
I wish I had realized this sooner,
Maybe it wouldn't have gotten this far.
Every time I go cold turkey,
I just starve.
It makes me want you more, and more, and more.
And you entertain it,
But you don't give me any reasoning why.
But because of you,
Now I know what addiction is-
It's loving something more than you love yourself.
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Love Addict: The Collective
Poetryraw exploration of love's highs and lows-the thrill of infatuation, the ache of withdrawal, and the pull that feels as addictive as it is electrifying. Through each act, this collection dives deep into the phases of love that blur reality and consum...
