His cadence is shallow –
these are familiar waters
He’ll swear the addiction
saves him from madness
Ignore the wrenching
pain in my heart…
leave to find his next fix,
another page in misery’s tome.
(Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson.
Image my own)
One Woman's Quest 
Definitely said it best from an addicts loved one. I love this.
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Thank you
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One of the many challenges in life! I don’t which is worse – being the one addicted or loving the one addicted.
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I don’t know either, Eugi. Good question.
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Another poem to grab and hold someone by the heart. Thanks, VJ
Also, I’ve posted Sufficiency today. https://www.cleemckenziebooks.com/a-first-wednesday-thought-life-is-sufficiency
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Thanks so much. I cannot find how to follow your blog. I’ve subscribed to the site, but not sure I’ve received anything. Oh, my brain!
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I loved one once. I had to leave. It broke our hearts, but…
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Not much else you can do.
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Your poem captures the pain of loving an addict so effectively.
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Had a bit of experience, thanks Liz
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I did, too, unfortunately.
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…and in the aftermath, wisdom…
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