Very powerful poem

[boop64132]

A Poem by Michael Winfrey(found in my local paper)
The Power of Crystal Meth

I destroy homes,I tear families apart
I take your children and that's just a start
I'm more valued than diamonds,more precious than gold
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold
If you need me I'm easily found
I live all around you,in your school and in your town
I live with the rich and with the poor
I live just down the street or maybe next door
I'm made in a lab, but not like you think
I can even be made under your kitchen sink
I have many names but there's one you'll know best
I'm sure you've heard of me,my name is "crystal meth"
My power is awsome,try me you'll see
But if you do,you may never break free
Just try me once,I might let you go
But if you try me twice,I am your soul
When I possess you,you'll steal and you'll lie
You'll do what you have to just to stay high
The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasures you'll feel in my arms
You'll lie to your mom and steal from your dad
When you see their tears, you won't even be sad
Just forget your morals and how you were raised
I'll be your conscience.I'll teach you my ways
I'll take everything from you,your looks and your pride
I'll always be with you,right by your side
I'll take and I'll take till you have no more to give
When I'm finished with you,you'll be lucky to live
If you try me be warned this is not a game
If I'm given a chance I'll drive you insane
The nightmares I'll give you while you're lying in bed
The voice you'll hear from inside your head
The sweats,the shakes,the visions you'll see
I want you to know these gifts are from me
My power is awsome I've told you before
I can take your mother and make her a *****
I'll be your master,I'll be your slave
I'll even take you to your grave
By then it's too late,you'll know in your heart
That you are now mine,and we shall not part
You'll regret that you tried me-they always do
But you came to me,not I to you
You knew this would happen,many times you were told
But you challenged my power,you chose me to be bold
You could have told me "NO" then walked away
If you could live that over,now what would you say?
Now that you've met me,what will you do?Will you try me or not,it's all up to you
I can show you more misery than words can tell
Come hold my hand..
Let me lead you to Hell!

[Incognito]

I just read the same poem in my local paper this week. Thanks


A side note..not sure if the author you posted is correct as when I read this before I found this site with a different author

http://www.writingforum.com/samantha_reynolds.html

[tobstah]

I remember reading that poem when I was still using.. (my doc is meth) i remember relating so much.. and feeling like I was doomed forever... forever a slave to crystal meth. i thought my life was over. Today, I am 6 months sober and reading that.. i realise more than ever how true that poem is. that drug will take EVERYTHING from you. and in return, you get a ticket straight to hell. I am so grateful to be sober. it is truly a miracle.