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Nepoet Weekly 09/15/24 to 09/21/24

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Love Addict

I used to think that rehab was the end all be all,
Anyone sent there would never be addicted again.
Then I met you, and I realized why drugs are so hard to quit.

I swear your kiss has something in it,
Because I’ve never craved something so much.

Your smile is my morphine,
Immediately melting me
And easing my worries.

Who needs heroin when I have your touch?
I get the same euphoric feeling from you.

I’m high on love,
Who needs drugs?

I’m itching for a hit,
You’re on my mind 24/7.

So maybe I’m not a junkie with used needles,
Sunken yellow skin,
Or missing teeth,
But even rehab couldn’t save me
From the way I’m addicted to you.

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Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Alex Tanner

Alex Tanner

9 months 1 week ago

Hello Hippie

Not one of my favourites of your writings but I can't criticise it and I do like your style. Alex

Rula

Rula

9 months 1 week ago

Hello H.

I had to agree with Alex.
The metaphor used is well chosen for love addiction, however the rhythm and the flow needs to be smoother in some places. Some lines are so long and read more like prose.
Looking forward to reading the edited version if you choose to.
Thank you for sharing.