You were so young that maybe you didn’t realize the new friendship that you made.
It made you feel good and helped you escape the troubles that clouded your mind and judgment.
It made you feel like you were dancing in a field of flowers but you couldn’t see that you were holding hands with the devil.
You slowly started to change and it was as if you convinced yourself that no one would ever notice.
But I noticed.
Your friendship consumed you and I tried to convince you to walk away. I tried to explain how this friendship would slowly destroy you.
But you didn’t listen.
All you cared about was hanging around people with similar friendships. In your eyes, they were the only ones who understood you.
I tried to understand but you wouldn’t let me.
Your friendship tricked you into thinking that you were okay, that you could stop at any time.
But you couldn’t stop.
The high points made you feel invincible but the sobering morning sun would remind you of your weakness.
That weakness made you run right back to your friend for another hit of mind numbing infectious poison.
That poison contaminated your entire body and spilled out into your life.
It even splattered onto those that you love.
Your friendship contaminated more than just you, but you were too high on that friendship to see it.
Your dysfunctional friendship destroyed your self-worth and I could no longer see happiness in your eyes.
Your friendship with addiction has led you down an isolate road that only you have the directions to.
I tried to find you and bring you back, but only you can find your way home.
I’ll be here waiting for you when you are ready for a new friendship.
A friendship that makes you feel happy and inspires you to be the person that I used to know.
She is still inside you. You just have to find the strength to bring her back out.
Your friendship with addiction is a friendship that never should have been.
When you finally cut ties you will be able to see that through clear eyes.
Clarity to see that a friendship shouldn’t slowly drown you.
The clarity to see that a friendship with addiction is not a friendship at all.
This is beautiful and brought to mind more than one person for me.
The way you used your wording in this is perfect.
I love that this resonated with you! Thank you for reading?
Such a beautiful poem!! I really enjoyed reading every line.
Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much Priscilla!
Perfect words Jess! Reality for so many people.
Thank you so much for reading Tavi!! It really is something a lot of people can connect with ?
This was so beautifully written. Dealing with a loved one who has fallen into addiction is such a hard situation to deal with. There comes to a point of a dead end where you feel so helpless to where it starts to destroy you inside because you feel like youve absolutely failed that person. People are so quick to judge and point that finger that you didn’t help even though you’ve tried so hard. This hit me really hard because it’s so difficult to put into words and this was written absolutely beautifully and spot on! Thank you very much for writing this Jessica, I love you!
– Maraih Mendoza
Love you too! Thank you for always being so supportive and just a genuine good person ?
I appreciate you reading and sharing your personal thoughts!
I really enjoyed this poem. It brought a few situations in life to my mind as I read the words. Moving.
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I really enjoyed this poem. It actually bought a few different life situations to mind as I read the words. Moving. Thanks for sharing –
Helen
Thank you, Helen! I love that it resonated with you. Thank you for reading ?
You are immensely talented. I really loved it. Could relate to it so much. Felt like I was reading about my life .
Thank you, Arun. It means so much to hear others connecting with my words. I appreciate your kind and positive words!
This was a beautiful yet emotional poem. It was quite relatable
Thank you so much for reading Abbey!
Ouch this hit hard! Beautifully written and it will resonate with those who have had this ‘friendship’ and those who have lost friends to it. Well done you x
Thank you, Kim! I appreciate your feedback? thank you for reading!
Lovely poem! Definitely can relate it some of my life experiences!
Thank you for reading? Glad it resonated with you!
This was truly such a strong and emotional poem that was beautifully written out. Some friendships are true treasures <3
Thank you Tink! I have a loved one who battles addiction..her friendship with it..is far from friendly.
It was really therapeutic for me to write this one out ?
This was so powerful. This is beautiful and shows just how strong some friendships can be. x
Thank you Nyxie!
This is such a powerful poem and should be read by more people! I especially love the last line, I’m sure that’d talk to many people!
-Kyra
Thank you for reading Kyra <3
This was so powerful! Beautifully written.