Devil's Regimen

The ever-present ache

Has never left

But deepened with time

Prisoner of the pain

I grab the amber antidote

And submit to a devil’s regimen

Hoping to drink forgetfulness

Into my darkened heart.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

Powerful punch, but you know it never works for long....well said!

[kylie giamba]

Such strong imagery in so few words, absolutely beautiful. Great job.

[J. Kell]

Thanks so much Kylie!

[J.P. Bristow]

Woeful and bleak. You hit the mark here. Well done.

[J. Kell]

Thank you J.P.! Glad you liked it :)

[Michael (Letters and Li..]

Wow. This piece is very powerful. It's short but deep. So much is said here. Great writing :)

[J. Kell]

Thank you so much Michael! Thank you for reading!

[Pryde Foltz]

I grab the amber antidote
And submit to a devil’s regimen
Hoping to drink forgetfulness
Into my darkened heart.

A phrase any writer would be envious of. Excellent write.

[J. Kell]

Thanks so much Pryde :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Wow. This is powerful stuff. How many of us want to drink forgetfulness?

[J. Kell]

If only it lasted haha, Thanks so much for your review.

[Matching Socks]

Hello. :)
I liked your poem.
I've tried. It doesn't work. Best to keep a clear head.
This way you'll be able to walk straight when you crash. :/ (that's my duck face - quack)

[J. Kell]

Thank you Ance, temptations are hard to resist but being sober at the moment I completely agree lol

[Matching Socks]

Temptation is God's practical joke on mankind.
It's funny you mention it. It's an idea I was thinking of for a poem...

Temptation: God's Practical Joke

[J. Kell]

sounds PERFECT haha

[Matching Socks]

Maybe I'll write it. It's tempting. :)
Take care...