Hello, My Name Is.......

By rondant

I remember my first meeting
I had to say my name
Unaware of what to say
I stood and nervously began...

Hello, my name is...cocaine
For you I found my cleanest dirty shirt
I tried to brush my hair
But it wouldn't go through the dirt

I threw away my family
Even gave up my home
Just to be with my friends and a needle
With them I was never alone

I steal and I cheat
And, yes, I even lie
Just to support my habit
I've even watched men die

I'm always looking over my shoulder
For fears someones after me
But I'm learning as I stand and talk
I am my own worst enemy

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Published on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Hello, My Name Is......."

On Tuesday, December 25, 2007, italianbella (183) wrote:

This was an awesome write:)
On Wednesday, June 6, 2007, thelostmessenger (110) wrote:

way to help out a friend... poetry is stong medicine. keep writing. *messenger
A former member wrote: We all need help, & we all need friends, even when we dare not admit it. I'm so glad you can help your friend. :) ~Shane~
A former member wrote: you are not your own worst enemy...your habit was/is your worst enemy... great shirt line, i must say. -zay
On Thursday, December 16, 2004, Silent Assassin (108) wrote:

That is terrible. I am glad that this isn't you. You are much better than that. Excellent write.
On Sunday, December 5, 2004, stuart_pid (135) wrote:

this is clever and yet, perceptively poignant. i especially liked the line about the cleanest dirty shirt. genious. an amazing write, and a very good friend you must be.
On Saturday, December 4, 2004, A Broken Soul (80) wrote:

this reminds me of the movie trainspotting... it's all about a heroine adict. i agree with Savannah. ^Autumn^
On Saturday, December 4, 2004, Savannah (218) wrote:

I am glad that you said that this wasn't about you. I was certainly going to ask. Wonderful display of how you feel about it though.
On Saturday, December 4, 2004, VenomPlease (134) wrote:

My friend, these are the thoughts I have always thought and the feelings I've felt but have never been able to express so simply in words. But you have just done that. Excellent work, and good luck to you if you really are struggling with such addictions.
On Saturday, December 4, 2004, rondant (58) wrote:

First of all, Thank you! I Don't do drugs..I go to meetings with a good friend.After all we all need support.Good luck to you.....Ronda