Hey everyone I came across this poem and it is so powerful I started to cry. It is so true and when you read it you will understand what I mean!! I would love to get your reactions Here it goes:


I destroy Homes
I tear families apart
I take your children
And thats 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
In schools and in town

I Live with the rich
I live with the poor
I live down the road
And maybe next door
I’m made in a lab
But not like you think
I can be made under your sink
or in your child’s closet
or even in the woods

If this scares you to death
Well it certainly should
I have many names
But, there’s one you know best
I’m sure that you have heard it
My name is crystal Meth

You may never break free
My power is awesome
Just try me. You’ll see
JUst try me once
And I might let you go
But, try me some more
And I’ll own your soul

When I possess you
You’ll steal and you’ll lie
meth speak.

You do what you have to
Just to get high

The crimes you’ll commit
For my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure
You’ll feel in your arms

You’ll lie to your mother
Steal from your dad
When you see their tears
You won’t even feel sad

Just forget all your morals
and bow you were raised
I’ll be your conscience
and teach you new ways

I take kids from parents
and parents from kids
I'll turn people from god
and separate friends

I'll take everything from you
Your looks and your pride
I’ll always stay with you
Right by your side

You’ll give up everything
Your family, your home
Your money and friends
I’ll take and I’ll take
Till you’ve no more to give

When I’m finished with you
You’ll be lucky to live
If you try me be warned
This is'nt a game
If given a chance
I’ll drive you insane

I’ll take control of your mind
I’ll own you completely
Your soul will be mine
meth speaks
The night mares I’ll give you
While your laying in bed
The voices you’ll hear

From inside your head
The shakes and the and the sweats
and the visions you’ll see
I want you to know
They are all gifts from me

By then it’s to late
You’ll know in your heart
That you are now mine
and we’ll never part

You’ll regret you tried me
They always do
But, you came to me
Not I to you

You knew this would happen
Many times you’ve been told
But, you tested my power
You chose to be bold

You could have said no
and then walked away
If you could do it over
Now, what would you say

I’ll be your master
You’ll do as I say
Even when I tell you
To go to your grave

Now that you've meet me
What will you do
Will you try me or not
It’s all up to you

I’ll show you misery
Than words can tell
Come take my hand
AND I’LL TAKE YOU TO HELL!!!!

Very very true... My ex who is a meth addict just stole from me a few days ago.. stole something very sentimental to my daughter and I am just sick about it... He had always promised me that he NEVER would steal from us, that he would just as soon put a gun to his head before he did that... so when I found out he did and I asked him over the phone, his response was, "I'm a junkie." It is horrible, horrible stuff and destroys so many good people.... I HATE it!!!!!!!!

Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing this with us. It is sooo true

Man as a recovering addict I know first hand how devastating this drug can be for somany. My bf and I were hooked on it for many years. And I am happy to say i have been clean and sober now for over 6 months!! It really feels good I never thought someone like me could do it for this long. I though once a junkie always a junkie. But my life is different today and I am so grateful to be away from that drug. I am not going to lie it has been a tough journey thus far, but the awards are indescribable. My life has taken a turn fo rthe better. Although I am saddened my BF has been taken away to prison for four years and I am without him. I have this chance to grow and rebuild the life I once had. It is remarkable. I am glad you all are enjoying the poem!!

Pita Poket

Man as a recovering addict I know first hand how devastating this drug can be for somany. My bf and I were hooked on it for many years. And I am happy to say i have been clean and sober now for over 6 months!! It really feels good I never thought someone like me could do it for this long. I though once a junkie always a junkie. But my life is different today and I am so grateful to be away from that drug. I am not going to lie it has been a tough journey thus far, but the awards are indescribable. My life has taken a turn fo rthe better. Although I am saddened my BF has been taken away to prison for four years and I am without him. I have this chance to grow and rebuild the life I once had. It is remarkable. I am glad you all are enjoying the poem!!

Pita Poket
Congratulations on making it to 6 months, that is wonderful. I admit I have used meth but was one of the lucky ones that got caught up for minute then was fortunate enough to be able to walk away from it with no problems and I never did it again but I have friends that 10 or so years later are still stuck on it and it makes me sad. This poem is so true, I will print it out and give it to the people i care about and maybe it will help them lose this drug that they think is their friend.

Very powerful

Well that tripped me back 3 years to the last time I touched that sh**. Glad as HELL that monkey is off my back. That monkey grew to roughly the size of King Kong, but I found a way to kick it. I too am sad my hubby is gone for another 5 years but given the choice between prison and a temporary separation, and certain death, I'm grateful he's in prison. He wouldn't have lasted much longer.

He sent me a poem someone in prison wrote about meth, if I find it in that pile of letters, I'll post it.

Speed kills...yeah. Never been offered it. Thank all the powers that be, outgrew my patrtying days before it got big.

I could not agree with you more eddys wife. As much as I hate being seperated from my love. Getting arrested is the only thing that stopped me from using. Before it happened me and my man were on a self detruct trip and I never thought it was going to end. And it is crazy for me to belive that I can actualluy function without being high. To me that was the only way of life, and now the thought of that shit terrifies me to no end. I know exactly where I will end up if I go near that drug again.
I remind myself everyday of my time in jail I never want to forget how I felt when I was locked up, and I was only in there for 6 months and that was enough for me. Since I have been out I have been able to turn my life around completely. I have a full time job that I love, I go to school and when I am not doing that I actually go to 6:30 am meetings every day. And for this addict I need meetings but I also know that way of life is not for everyone and if you can kick it alone I tip my hat off to you. I cant. I need to go to meetings and listen to people talk about how this drug and others has affected their life it keeps me remembering how my life was only 6 months ago. And how it will be again if I go back out.
My advice to anyone who is still hooked ot who has thought of trying it dont do it and it will get better. Your life I mean it can improve just hang in there. Cause belive me if I can do it any one can.
And I would like to extend my hand to anyone who is suffering fromt his awful drug. I have been there done that and if you need anything maybe even just someone to vent to. Feel free to pm me I can try and talk you through it or just give you some help as to where to find meetings in your area anything that might help you I would love to do it.
Just be strong and if you know soemone who is suffering and needs some affirmation pass this poem on to them. I hope it helps soemone realize how dangerous and self destructive this drug can be. I am glad everyone is enjoying the poem.

Pita Poket
Well that tripped me back 3 years to the last time I touched that sh**. Glad as HELL that monkey is off my back. That monkey grew to roughly the size of King Kong, but I found a way to kick it. I too am sad my hubby is gone for another 5 years but given the choice between prison and a temporary separation, and certain death, I'm grateful he's in prison. He wouldn't have lasted much longer.

He sent me a poem someone in prison wrote about meth, if I find it in that pile of letters, I'll post it.

Pita,
Thanks for sharing this poem! It is very true and very powerful!!
Congratulations on 6 months. That is an awesome feat and wonderful to hear!

thanks sunnie glad you all are enjoying it and you are right it is so true that is truly what makes it so damn powerful!!


Pita Poket

your welcome :)
You might want to look into a group called CrystalMeth anonymous
http://www.crystalmeth.org/
i have found some really good information about the addiction to meth. They have all kinds of sites on the internet about this, and I am in the process of making a resource page that will list several places to go for information and or suppport. My goal is to make it as exstensive as i can so that whatever a member needs information to, it will be relatively easy to access and find.

Meth is becoming one of the biggest problems and more and more people are coming into treatment because of it and it's very hard to treat because of the chemical change that it creates. Depending on the ingredients used to make this, sometimes its creating irreversible brain damage creating chemical change in the brain that can mimic bi-polar disorder but is resistant to drug therapy. The first 18 months are crucial, get connected whether in a church, group like NA or some type of outpatient therapy and truely find and utilize a support system of people who understand. not just 1 or 2 people but a network of support. Don't hang out with those who use, even if they appear to be maintaining well. There is recovery from this and a good productive life can be gained not using, but it takes time and most of all willingness not to use no matter what!

Good luck on your journey and again congrats on your 6 mo's. That's a HUGE step towards living life without this drug.

Sunnie thanks for the information on the web site for CMA. i had no idea there was actually a meeting in san diego let alone the meeting is about1 mile from my house I ca walk there!! Crazy huh I knew they had AA and NA but had no Idea about CMA. Thanks I am for sure going to check that out this sunday. Wow that is really cool I am stoked that there is one so close by to me. Also let me know when you get your web site up and running I would love to tak a look at it. If you need any help let me know I design web sites for a living i wold be more than happy to help you out just PM me and let me know if you do.Pita Poket

I appreciate this being posted, I will actually copy it and mail it to a few people who are using, and in denial!

Thanks

Please do if nothing else it may poen their eyes do what the drug actually does!! And who knows maybe it might help them to see that they do indeed have a problem


Pita Poket
I appreciate this being posted, I will actually copy it and mail it to a few people who are using, and in denial!

Thanks

I'm new to this site, but the messages i have just read are awesome, i myself am a recovering addict 4yrs. 6 mo. and believe me it has not been easy, it took a year county jail, and then 2 prison terms before i even took that first step, i thnak god every night, and i have a great support system, and then of course i work in a residential drug and alcohol program, where i'm blessed on a daily basis being able to help people and become part of therre recovery, you know i belive that this was all part of a plan , and i had to go through what i did to become theperson thst i am today, may god bless you all

never mind

Speed was my drug of choice for many years, so glad that is behind me, it's powerful just like the poem. Thanks for sharing.

Patty

My guy's never turned down many drugs, but meth is one of the few he did once or twice and decided he could do without, thank goodness.

We don't hear of it so much here in the city, but unfortunately it's devouring the more rural area where I come from. This is an area that, 20 years ago when I'd head home from college, I freaked out when I learned that coke had come to my little hometown that had up to that point never seen anything harder than a little weed... and even that, you had to sometimes search long and hard to find it.

I used to think crack was the world's biggest scourge, having seen many a life ruined or almost by it... and still I think it's a horrible, horrible drug. But this meth thing, and especially what it's doing to places in this part of the country where drugs just practically didn't even used to exist... it's just horrifying, really.

I'm very proud of you, Pita. Keep doing what you're doing, girl, 'cos you're doing it right... :yes:

I had NO IDEA there was a special 12 step group for tweekers... THANKS!!!!

The poem is excellent. Perhaps you would like to email the author. While there are many others on the internet that have put their name on it, Samantha is the author.

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

I am glad everyne is enjoying the poem. It really gives perspective on this disease called addiction. I think it is great for people to know how powerful it truly is

Pita, congratulations on your six months of being clean and thanks for sharing the poem by Samantha. I did weed in college many years ago but never touched anything else for fear I would like it. I always read/hear "this drug is the hardest to get off of". What does everyone thing? Crack, meth, heroin or alcohol? Which is the most difficult to overcome? Maybe alcohol isn't as addicting as fast as the drugs.

I always read/hear "this drug is the hardest to get off of". What does everyone thing? Crack, meth, heroin or alcohol? Which is the most difficult to overcome? coke, pills, weed.... there are so many drugs out there.......
That'd be interesting to have a poll on this and see the results.
Thanks for sharing the poem Pita. I printed it and am going to send it to my man.
Jenn

None of them are all that hard to kick when you are sick and tired of killing yourself and the seek help of those who have been there, done that...

none of them are any harder to kick than any other if you are truly an addict.. and if you are a "garbage can" addict like I was... whatever is available works just fine...

but when you get sick and tired of being sick and tired... it's all about making a decision and sticking to it...

coke/crack, meth, pills, heroin, booze, cigarettes,(oh, and dont forget money, power, violence, etc, ad nauseum) whatever.. they all want to kill you but the only substance that can literally kill you coming off of it.... is booze....

I have heard that some withdrawals need to be monitored by MD"s and they can help it go easier. I know people on methadone here.
I go to a church with a lot of former addicts. It is interesting to hear them talk. They say when you turn all your pain over to the Lord, and just grieve for all the bad things that have happened to you in your life, and think of how much that God loves you, and ask Him for strength, then you can do it. The three pastors have all been to prison. One talked about being in seg for 8 months, and all the time he had to talk to God! He said one night he was praying and praying, and suddenly he really felt God's love. AFter that, his life was never the same again! actually the other pastor said he was in his cell and God told him NO MORE! and knocked him down. he said he cried for two weeks, letting it all out, and imagined himself like a child being held by God. They have helped a LOT of people get the strength they need to get off drugs and come to God.

It is truly amazing how many people are hooked and addicted todrugs. To give you an idea of how bad I was. This picture of me and my Bf, soul mate, best friend all of the baove was taken less than a year ago. I was down to 89 pounds and I was literally killing myself and didnt even realize it. Tomorrow will be my 9 months my sobriety date is June 16, 2004 and I am up to a helthy 120 and I look at this picture as a reminder of how sick i truly was. And you want to know what the truly amazing part is I thought I looked good. I thought man I am hot hot. Yea right my bones all protruding out my neck had literakky no fat on my body waht so ever and my face looked like skelator. I have sent my BF some pics of me that I took recently and he said when he looked at them he cried. He told me how happy he was to have the women back that he had fallen in love with. It is funny sometimes I look at that picture and i wish iould be somewhere in the middle ya know no where near 89 pounds but I still feel like I would be happier if I lost just a couple of pounds. But I guess that is just the way girls are we are never satisfied (at least I am not) with the way we look. But one thing I do know when I look at that picture is I never wnat to go back to that lifestyle ever again no matter what. That picture reminds me of how things could be again if I decided to pick up. That is why I look at the picture everyday so that I never forget where I came from.

well i must say to all of you that have kicked the habit "RIGHT ON" my man is coming home tommorow from 2 yrs in prison in nevada and we were both users. prison also saved him and i went to a rehab. we both are looking forward to being together living a "normal" life. i have read that poem before on a site called www.crysatlmethrecovery.com (http://www.crysatlmethrecovery.com) (i think thats it) there are some powerful poems you all should check out. good luck and congrats on your 6 months. every day is a battle but we can do it.!!!!!!!

Pita I wanted to ask you about that picture but I didnt know if it would be rude or not but thanks for explaining. Me I've tried a drug here and there but I just never got into it! But I have too many friends that I know that are addicted and I hate to see them like that. Of course I met them thru my Hunny and I feel so bad for all of them. The girls they do think they are hot and they have hair that is falling out, aching teeth and just skinny, skinny! The guys that use to be big muscular guys are now skinny and wimpy looking and go off at the drop of a pin! My Hunny was there and I cried everyday for him! Ive know him my whole life and he is a sweet caring guy and this meth turned him into an animal. Now I pray everyday for us while he is sitting in jail tha he will think about the way he was and that he will not want any part of that anymore. If he does he doesnt want to be with me then. I cant watch anyone live like that anymore. I am more than willing to help someone get help though!

Lil shy shy

it is true it turns normally nice caring individuals into complete animals. It did that to both me and my bf and it was heartbreaking for both of our families to watch us like that. But the last 9 months has truly opened my eyes to a drug free way of life that is so much better than I could have ever imagined. I used to think that people who didnt do that shit were boring and why would I want to be one of them. Now I have so much to live for and I am happy and joyous and free. And that is such a great place to be. I have my family back, my bf back in my life and most importantly I have myself back. And I really belive I have been blessed. Now my biggest problem is that I want to help everyone see that this is so much better than the altenative of living your life for drugs. Looking for your next fix or high. What kind of a life is that I ask myself now and all I can say is thank god that obsession has truly been lifted from me.

I am happy for you! I dont even know you and that makes me happy!
Something else that bothered me was when I would get into a 1 on 1 conversation with my Hunny's drug buddies they always told me the same thing and I found it very interesting. They knew I didnt do drugs and they would always tell me that they werent doing anything at that time and hadnt done anything for a week or so. I never understood why they would tell me that I never asked questions I was just cordial to them all. But they all had the same story! I would always ask my Hunny do I have STUPID written on my forehead!

WOW...this poem speaks the truth. My fiancee isn't into using he was into selling it, which still damages lives. He's been in prison since 1999 and was due to come home next year, but that's not going to happen anymore thanks to meth! :angry: He caught a new case while in prison for "Conspiracy to Introduce Meth" into the prison. So he got 6 more years added onto his time. Thanks for sharing the poem and do you mind if I send him a copy of it???

Bob-bi-lu
Of course not feel free to send it to him. I didn't write it just came across it and I thought hey this poem may save someones ass from this drug. SO I would love for you to send it to whoever you think may benefit from it. And it definatly sounds like your hunny could. I am so sorry he caught another case because of this freaking drug. It is amazing how much of ahold it has on a person whether they are selling usig or both. God Bless

Hi all I just wanted to bring this post up again for those who have not have the priveledge of reading it. This poems is so powerful and it reminds us all how devastating meth realy is and how it is no joke. Please for those who have not read it please do whether you yourself have had experience withit or you know someone who has a problem with it it will really open your eyes to this drug!! All comments welcome!! Enjoy!!

Pita McNasty

Pita, first of all many many many many CONGRATULATIONS to you -- keep it up! I am glad that you are keeping this thread going. My prayers go up everyday for strength, courage and direction for you and for all of us who have been, and who are now, affected by drugs.

Take care of yourself.

Hi,
Enjoyed the poem.. We had one in prison in Maryland that was passed around for all of us recovering heroin addicts called "With this needle I thee wed"..It was pretty powerful..If I can find it I will post it

DOC Susan

would love to hear it if you could find it I am sure just as this one does the poem could really help eople understand the seriousness of the disease called addiction please post when you find it!!

I have seen this poem before - and being almost 5 months clean myself - I know how powerfully true it is. Doing Crystal Meth is like inviting the Devil into your home - it is funny that everyone I talked to while we were all high all said the same thing - this drug is F**IN evil, and yet none of us would put it down... We'd just light it up and do it again.

that is the saddest poem i have read in a long time. it definitely hits home

This is a great post I have never saw this poem before I am going to copy and mail this to my son tommorrw Thank You Very Much

The poem is so true......I should know....I use Crystal Meth, and everything in that poem is exactly right.....It hurts to read it......

Wow! What a message. I've been there done that and it's the truest statements I've ever seen. The person who wrote that must be in recovery because they would have never found the time to write such a powerful message. It's a sure warning for those who have not been there. It's HELL for sure. I've been the one taking and the one being taken. I will forward that poem on if I may to my husband who is due to get out of prison due to this damned drug. 50 Dayz till my honey comes home!!!!! Time is SCREAMING by.

This is very beautiful.......God Bless You........How is the little girl doing? If there is anything you need please let me know.

Hebrews 13:3
Romans 1:9-10

Hi all just wanted to kind of re-open this thread to those of you who have not had a chance to read it this poem is so powerful as you will notice. It seriously when I first read it sent shivers down my spine. it is that true to life and for those of us who have used or have known loved one who were addicted to this stuff!! you will know what I mean.

So if you or someone you know is suffering from this addiction please send them this poem share it with them and let them know yu support them and want them to get better

Love you all,

Pita McNasty

I totally agree with that poem. Meth is the work of the devil. I only used for one year, but what a year. I went from using everyonce in a while, to everyday, to selling, to making meth. My husband had been using for almost 10 years. And is celebrating one year on June 30, 2005! I had lost just about everything, a home, possessions, a brand NEW car, my family, my friends, a GOOD job and I lost touch with God. I also now have two felonies both, conspiracy to manufactor methamphetamine. I have been clean now for 14 months. I have my family, friends, and God back in my life. And am working on getting back a normal life. I know have a 4 month old daughter, who is my life and a BIG part of my sobriety. She is a constant reminder that LIFE is good. It just saddens me that my husband is in prison and will be missing out on the first year or so of his daughters life :(:(:(. But back to the poem, it is so true. I pray that no one ever tries meth and I pray for the lost souls using meth. It is really sad. Thanks for posting that poem Pita!

I've never used meth and personally don't know anyone who has. It's not very prevalent in my area. I purchased a movie called Spun and since watching that movie I've had nightmares and strange anxiety attacks about meth. I'm terrified of it.

Exploring the internet, I found this site that is so informative. I just wanted to share it with you all.

http://www.kci.org/meth_info/links.htm

I have seen this poem before, a convenience store in our area had copies available on the counter to the public. It is so true!!! It needs to be passed out to all the children/teenagers in our schools, they need to meet Chrystal Meth, this way, hopefully before they meet her the real way!

Very good poem, I printed it out and I am sending it to my boyfriend who is incarcerated for being a meth cook, but he is in intensive drug recovery and is actually working the program, I have seen so much improvement in him. This drug is truly truly awful....I am thankful that I never tried it!
Susan

Man as a recovering addict I know first hand how devastating this drug can be for somany. My bf and I were hooked on it for many years. And I am happy to say i have been clean and sober now for over 6 months!! It really feels good I never thought someone like me could do it for this long. I though once a junkie always a junkie. But my life is different today and I am so grateful to be away from that drug. I am not going to lie it has been a tough journey thus far, but the awards are indescribable. My life has taken a turn fo rthe better. Although I am saddened my BF has been taken away to prison for four years and I am without him. I have this chance to grow and rebuild the life I once had. It is remarkable. I am glad you all are enjoying the poem!!

Pita Poket

Pita,
I just wanted to add my congratulations on being clean 6 months, I know how hard it is! I was a meth addict and dealer, I used IV meth to the tune of about $500.00 a day and sold anything that I could get my hands on to support my habit. I was busted in Feb 02 for trafficking weed more than 8 oz less than 5 lbs, poss. meth, poss. of weapon during drug offense. I was sentenced in June 03 to 7 years, and I served 21 1/2 months before being released in March. The thing that really saved me was that I served the last 7 1/2 months of my time in a treatment center. I have been clean now for almost 27 months and plan on staying that way!!
Upon my release I moved into my Mom's house and no one from my old life even knows that I am out, that is the way it has to be for me to stay clean right now, I cannot be around anyone who uses! Anyway, I did not mean to ramble on. Best of luck to you and yours.

I just want to say to everyone that posted that has been addicted and is now clean GREAT GOING!!!!!!!:) and I'm proud of you all. I know how hard it is to stop. I have a son that is addicted unfortunatly he has tried several times to stop but keeps going back to it. If only he knew or maybe he does but doesn't want to face it how much it's hurting me and everyone that loves him. I wish I could do something to help him but i know this is one thing that i can't fix for him he has to do it for himself. All i can do is pray for him and keep hoping. i am going to give him the poem

Does anyone know how I can read this poem? I can't find it in any of your posts/replies to this........
Thanks, in advance.......

Hi all just wanted to kind of re-open this thread to those of you who have not had a chance to read it this poem is so powerful as you will notice. It seriously when I first read it sent shivers down my spine. it is that true to life and for those of us who have used or have known loved one who were addicted to this stuff!! you will know what I mean.

So if you or someone you know is suffering from this addiction please send them this poem share it with them and let them know yu support them and want them to get better

Love you all,

Pita McNasty

Oh My God...this Is So True. Was Hooked On Crystal Meth For Quite Some Time. I Started To Use Meth When I Was 17 But Have Been Sober For Almost A Year Now. Had My M0m Not Died From Cancer, I'm Probably Still Using That Until Now. From A Straight A Student, I Dropped Down To Barely Passing In College But I Dont Regret It In A Way Coz At Least Someday I'll Be Able To Tell My Kids What It Can Do To Harm You.
No One Can Stop Another From Using, It Has To Come From Within And There Must Be A Will To Stop.

Tomorrow

Yes, I know, you will quit tomorrow
When life is less full of sorrow
When the sun rise takes place
You will put on a new face

Tomorrow is a dangerous day
But...whatever you say
Youre strong-determined, ready to fight
How long can you keep that within sight?

Tomorrow, that leaves today for right now
Need to consume me, just figure out how
Move money here to hide its absense there
We did it again! Arent we a sneaky pair?

You can have me as much as you want today
It's not until tomorrow that you said you would pay
Snort it up--slam it down all night
For when the sun rises
You start your new fight

We will still be watching when the sky changes hues
Watching another sunrise to us, is no big news
We have watched many sunrises and sunsets as well
Many in the same week But that we don't tell

A sunny day promising-all warm and bright
Been awake too long to appreciate this sight
Checking our bag for a last crystal or two
Oh wait! Its tomorrow! Now what will you do?

Had you forgotten as the night turned to morn
How today you would quit...You were totally sworn?
Wait, is that doubt?, An excuse to use again today?
I can't believe you, You were so sure just yesterday.

Depression settles your thoughts on your fate
The sun now abrasive, just another thing to hate
Isnt your mother visiting you today?
Oh how nice, how long can she stay?

What?, You'd forgotten the visit and now you must go
On the hunt that just yesterday, you'd firmly said no
But wait this is different you MUST stay awake
Cooking and cleaning oh why'd you wait so late?

Dialing one number you impatiently wait
For the voice on the other end to state
That all is ok--everything will be fine
They will bring it right over, and save you some time

Safe again with our bag firmly in hand
Snort up a line a loaded pipe close to hand
Draw up 20 just to be sure
For this kind of energy one has to endure

One more day with me and maybe one more night
Til tomorrow when you are sure its alright
To toss out your bag and start tightening down
To start your life over all the way from the ground

Your visit goes well with the family today
Youre reasonably sure they couldnt tell youre "that way"
Sure you've been up 5 days in a row
But you put on your make up to be sure it didnt show

Youre eyes are now closing they have had their fill
Lock all of the doors its time to be still
What time is it anyway is it morning or night
For when the sun rises you start your new fight

Wait tomorrow is when you start that new job!
Reality hits and with it a sob
The one that will help you pay off all your bills
You have to show up You cant call in ill!

Crying and desperate you know you have to go
To keep this new job you absolutely must show
Without any help you will never make it there
Pick up the phone and dial-- one more day we will share.

Tomorrows and tomorrows are very good days
For planning the things we dont want to face today
Tomorrow is sweet...always fresh and brand new
Tomorrow is for lying...
To myself and to you.

by spyral (the former hazie1) from www.ezboard.com

Another one to print and give to my son. Thank you

good poems! thanks for sharing!

I cried when I read it . M y guy is on meth and this is sooo true

I re-read that poem at least twice a week to remind myself of how hard it was to finally break away from the devil. I came extremely close to loosing everything, including my children, and I still have cravings and urges but that poem helps to keep me grounded. Now if I could just get this damn subpoena behind me, I'll never look back!!!! :)

lyttledoz (member.php?u=32493), if you ever wanna talk let me know.I didn't do drugs but I had my control with food , so I understand a little, and I am not saying one isa worse than the other , but we all want control somehow , to be able to get away from life

Truer words were never spoken...

Thank you for posting that Mongo's Mama.

WOW.......what can I say except GOOD ON YA'S & HANG IN THERE. THANK U ALL 4 SHAREIN'.

Hubby & I used SPEED once way back in the 80's @ a Haley's Comet Party. Liked it 2 much 2 have it again. We jus' knew we'd get hooked. He waz & iz happy jus' 2 have a beer now & then. Me I went on 2 poppin' pills, binge drinkin' & bongin' 24/7. Have faced & beaten all the demons that caused me 2 do it. Pill poppin' free since '94~only take what the Doc says & then I question, do I really need it. LOL Stopped bongin' round '99. Last time I hit the booze waz the night B4 our grandson waz born Oct '02. Apart from our son bein' incarcerated LIFE IZ PRETTY GOOD.

thanks for that poem i havent read it until just now and it really hit a part of me.

Great Poem! I've read one similiar to it about cocaine and another of alcohol. I had not seen this one. Thanks I'll print it and have it available at the office. I see first hand everyday the affects of this drug and many others. I work with inmates that are cought up in this nasty drug. It can be conquered! I am living proof. To all you Meth users out there stay away this drug tops the list for addiction.

Really good poem and all is very true. Thanks for sharing.

MY son is doing time for ms. crystal and im printing this and sending it to him. thank you for sharing!

Wow- that really touched home, not necessarly meth but some other things and it could go hand and hand. Thanks for sharing.

very true... but there is a way out. I am a testimony to that. Thank God He is our deliverer!

i am also a testimony of that, casey and i know the only way is one day at a time.

Oh God what truth it says as it did fallow my sister to her grave!!!! I wish I had seen this before she passed maybe it may of made a difference in her life and she would still be here! She passed a year ago the 3rd of this month from an overdose, and it broke my heart as how I fought her thrugh the years but it never made a difference in the out come. May she R.I.P.

Yes I have heard that one...it is great!! Thanks for sharing...

That is a great and realistic poem, thank you for posting it.
BBS_MOM, Im so sorry about your sister and I am so sure she is out of pain and in peace now. I hope you can stop kicking yourself for the way your comunication was with her near the end. You have to remember, you werent having arguments with your sister but a chemical instead. You were fighting the drug and not your sister. So dont feel bad and Im sure you is watching your back now. Hugs !!!

wow thats deep! Thanks for sharing

WOW.....I just printed this and I am going to give it to my daughter. She is almost 6 months pregnant and the baby's dad is an addict. My daughter is dead set against drugs of any sort. Her last 2 boyfriends have been addicts. I am having a rough time dealing with situations with him now. He leaves for a few days, goes to see some other chick and then comes back. She says she can't take him back and he can't live here. Well guess who wanted to talk to her last night and hasn't left. I haven't seen her since I got home from work so I know he is still down in her room. If he is here tomorrow when I get back from work and my classes my mouth will open and I am sure she will hate me for what I will say. I can't do this anymore with him treating her like he does. She has bruises on her arms that looks like he grabbed her. And of course she doesn't know how she got them. She has a baby boy growing inside of her and she has to take care of him and herself.
Thank you for posting this and listening to my vent.

Patti

oh patty, the i can feel your heart breaking! i put my mom through a lot of s%$t even though the situation is different i can still feel your pain. i will keep you in my prayers. meth is an awful drug! period. i hope the best for you and your grandbaby.

I second that !!
You and your family are in my prayers too.

My husband read me this when he was in county. Crystal Meth is a VERY powerful demon. It made me cry when he read it to me.

Ms. Crystal Meth
I destroy homes I tear families apart I take your children and that is just the start. I am more valuable than diamonds more precious than gold the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. If you need me remember I'm easily found. I live all around you, in school and in town. I live with the rich I live with the poor I live just down the road and maybe next door. I'm made in a lab but not one like you think. I can be made anywhere even your kitchen sink. I can be made in your child's closet and even in the woods if this doesn't scare you it certainly should. I have many names but there is one you will know best I'm sure you have heard of me my name is Crystal Meth. My power is awesome, try me you will see but if you do you may never break free. Just try me once and I might let you go but try me twice, then I'll own your soul. When I possess you, you will steal and lie you will do whatever you have to do just to get high. The crimes you will commit for my narcotic charms will be worth the pleasure, you will find in my arms. You will lie to your mother, you will steal from your dad when you see their tears you will not feel sad. You will just forget your morals and how you were raised. I will be your conscience. I will teach you my ways. I take kids from their parents, I take parents from their kids, I turn people from god and I separate friends. I will take everything from you even your good looks and your pride. I will be with you always right by your side. I'll take and I'll take until you have nothing more to give. When I finish with you, you will be lucky to live. If you try me beware This is not a game, if given the chance I will drive you insane. I will re-age your body I will control your mind. I will own you completely, your soul will be mine, the nightmares I'll give when your laying in your bed, and the voices you will hear from inside your head. The sweats, the shakes, and the visions you will see these are all gifts to you straight from me. By then it is to late and you will know, in your heart that you are now mine and we shall never part. You will regret you ever tried me " They always do". But you came to me not I to you. You knew this would happen, How many times were you told? But you challenged my power, you choose to be bold. You could have said "No" and then walked away if you could live that day over now what would you say? My power is awesome as I told you before, I can take your mother and turn her into a whore. I'll be your master and you will be my slave. I'll even go with you when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not its up to you. I can show you more misery then words can tell. Come take my hand I'll lead you straight to HELL!!

this poem tells lot of things. thanks

Thanks for sharing this poem, Pita. My daughter will be incarcerated for 7 years of her young life due to her poor choices with meth. Of course she has vowed never to do it again, isn't that what all addicts say? I so very much want to believe that some good will come of having fallen down to rock bottom. They say the best counselors are former addicts, perhaps you should think about counseling others who are struggling with the addiction. I would love to see that path for my daughter someday.

I am sending this poem to her with the hopes that she sees all the cruel truths in it and can come to terms with her own demons.

AriesMom, please keep us posted. I hope this gives her more insight in her own rehabilitation.

What a great poem. I will be printing it out to give my sister, who has been involved with meth most of her life. She is now trying to kick her habit again and think this will be good for her to read.

I read that poem about a year ago and sent it to my friend who at the time was in county jail. I have seen his life slip away over 4 years due to this drug...in fact i have seen many lives slip away...everything you read and the stories you hear are so true, they lose their families, jobs, kids, homes, LIFE and SOUL...how do they get it back and stop using? I have never used meth myself, but i have seen it rip peoples lives apart...it is so heartbreaking to watch....even harder to keep trying to help someone with that addiction. It starts to tear you apart as well. All i do is pray and hope that he finds the strength inside himeself to stop using before it's to late.

I HATE meth.. it has taken my baby away from me for the next 3 1/2 years, but I am so grateful for him being arrested, because it was destroying his mind and his body, and because I couldn't leave him it was desroying me too. I was letting him live in my apartment and smoke that sh*t in front of me for so long thinking that I could make him stop... and it ended up driving me crazy and I overdosed on pills over a three day period and he was so f'd up that he didn't even realize that I had been sleeping for 3 days straight... but I'm happy to say that this past 10 months of him being locked up has brought back the man I fell inlove with, and I'm never going to lose that man again :)

Sandor you are so right, meth ruins the lives of its users, anyone who cares for them, and all in between. Now that he is in prison, I hope a part of his plan includes rehab. Hugs!

Thanks for the support <3

Yes, he's doing a druf program and getting a whole 12 months off his sentence for it!:thumbsup: And he's being made to stay on a program for like 3 years after his release.

Good luck. Unfortunately, there are many drugs/alcohol, that destroy homes/lives. It affects everyone, friends and family alike.

Wow that is so true
Thank You 4 sharing it I am so glad to find this website ty all 4 being here
I seen it snatch my bro from his children as a loving father to a person i do not even know why does the prison system not sentence them to a shoe program like delancy street in los angeles instead of putting them away without teaching them another way of live they come back with the same behavior if they are lucky enough to be able to pee clean the first trip to the PO, and stay out for a minute why can't they see they need a program not prison.

ty l3itchie1

I have a lump in my throat. There are no words for how I feel about ----, there has been a time or two in my life when I felt like I should kill myself to show how truly sorry I was, if that makes no sense- smile you have a shot at having a decent life. If anyone finds a way out please let me know.

Listen Love, killing yourself and/or thoughts of killing yourself is not the answer. Look deep into your soul ....your core and bring out your inner strength. It IS there, just overwhelmed and "hiding". Kicking meth is hard...it's very hard, but so is anything that becomes a habit.

As far as feeling sorry, that's all right, but forgive yourself. If you didn't kill anyone, then anything other than is workable and can be forgiven. It sounds like to me you should stop "beating yourself up" with guilt, shame or both. You are NOT alone although it probably seems like so many times. There are so many people all over battling the same demons you are and some actually conquer and begin living happy and healthy lives. There's absolutely no reason you can't be one of those who conquers!

Best of luck to you!

Sending you lots of pink light and peace, my friend,

ThreeSixty :)



I have a lump in my throat. There are no words for how I feel about ----, there has been a time or two in my life when I felt like I should kill myself to show how truly sorry I was, if that makes no sense- smile you have a shot at having a decent life. If anyone finds a way out please let me know.