Heaven's Just A Fix Away
Escaping life13 total reviews
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Your verse is told from the pits of despair.
Unfortunately, this may be the daily life of many veterans.
Well told, good rhyming.
Well done and the picture is a good match.
Sharon
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2018
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Your verse is told from the pits of despair.
Unfortunately, this may be the daily life of many veterans.
Well told, good rhyming.
Well done and the picture is a good match.
Sharon
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2018
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Thank you for your kind and insightful review. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from royowen
Well done Ward, you've described the process of drugging perfectly, in great poetic language, I'm sure it's a great departure, being an alcoholic, I know the feeling, the result is the same, just a better chance of waking up.
(I haven't touched it for 34 years now) written in iambic hexametric quatrains and aabb rhyming. Well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Well done Ward, you've described the process of drugging perfectly, in great poetic language, I'm sure it's a great departure, being an alcoholic, I know the feeling, the result is the same, just a better chance of waking up.
(I haven't touched it for 34 years now) written in iambic hexametric quatrains and aabb rhyming. Well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 15-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Congratulations on staying straight for so long. You deserve to be proud of that. I guess I dodged a bullet there. Both of my parents had drinking problems and I lost my sister and nephew to drugs. My wife's niece is in and out of rehab for the heroine. That's a hard one to shake. Thank you for your feedback.
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I understand Ward,
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Many people with severe physical pain and mental pain think to overdose will be there best escape from life's turmoil. Unfortunately, I think when we do that, our souls will struggle to find rest.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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A very well-written poem. Many people with severe physical pain and mental pain think to overdose will be there best escape from life's turmoil. Unfortunately, I think when we do that, our souls will struggle to find rest.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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I think many are self-medicating and may not even be thinking of overdose, or not consciously. Perhaps they get to the point where they don't care anymore. Thank you for reading. I appreciate the feedback.
Comment from Joy Graham
Oh dear. This poem makes me sad and angry at the same time. A good family friend lost his daughter Dec 23 to a fentinel overdose. Sorry if I spelled that wrong. Drugs bring an imaginary sense of calm. I'd rather read about people ending drug addictions with a drug-free future ahead of them.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Oh dear. This poem makes me sad and angry at the same time. A good family friend lost his daughter Dec 23 to a fentinel overdose. Sorry if I spelled that wrong. Drugs bring an imaginary sense of calm. I'd rather read about people ending drug addictions with a drug-free future ahead of them.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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I think it may be Fentanyl. It is a very powerful analgesic. Several times stronger than Morphine. I think it would be very easy for someone to overdose on it. I'm sorry your friend had to face that. The pain would be unimaginable. I hope some way can be found to help people who are facing problems with addiction. Thank you for your feedback.
Comment from doggymad
Excellent write about the slippery slope that starts so easily.
I got a real feel for the desperation a addict experiences when money is tight but the craving is all too strong.
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Excellent write about the slippery slope that starts so easily.
I got a real feel for the desperation a addict experiences when money is tight but the craving is all too strong.
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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I think some people get so desperate they will do things they could never have imagined they would be capable of prior to getting addicted. Thank you for reading and for your feedbacmk.
Comment from Rasmine
Delahay,
If I had a watch (comma if you are paying attention to punctuation -- I know some poets don't) maybe time would slip on by
My ex-fiance was a heroin addict. I don't know where he is now. Last I saw him, he looked good, but that can change.
Hope you aren't chasing the dragon.
Take care,
Nome
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Delahay,
If I had a watch (comma if you are paying attention to punctuation -- I know some poets don't) maybe time would slip on by
My ex-fiance was a heroin addict. I don't know where he is now. Last I saw him, he looked good, but that can change.
Hope you aren't chasing the dragon.
Take care,
Nome
Comment Written 14-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018
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Thank you for pointing out my missing comma, I have added it. I do hope your ex has gotten help. That is a terrible addiction to shake off. My wife's niece has the same problem and has been in and out of rehab. I guess some people lose the fight again and again. I do hope some win. Thank you for reading and for your feedback.
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Oh, and I've never chased the dragon myself.
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there;
Such a sad state of affairs. What's even sadder is knowing this is the truth for so many people. People who could've made contributions to our world, and yet they are so disenchanted, they turn to drugs to escape.
Sad,
~patty~
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Hi there;
Such a sad state of affairs. What's even sadder is knowing this is the truth for so many people. People who could've made contributions to our world, and yet they are so disenchanted, they turn to drugs to escape.
Sad,
~patty~
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Many people also self-medicate with drugs due to chronic pain or other undiagnosed or untreated medical problems. Thank you for reading and for your feedback.
Comment from Ricky1024
Heavens Just a Fix Away was well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Dr Ricky 1024.Later today
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Heavens Just a Fix Away was well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Dr Ricky 1024.Later today
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you for reading and for your feedback.
Comment from robyn corum
D,
For reasons I'm sure you can imagine, I did not like this poem too much. Sorrrreee. I'm just afraid there's far tooo much truth in these lines. And farrrr tooo much pain. Well-written but.... nope. Don't like it. Thanks.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018
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D,
For reasons I'm sure you can imagine, I did not like this poem too much. Sorrrreee. I'm just afraid there's far tooo much truth in these lines. And farrrr tooo much pain. Well-written but.... nope. Don't like it. Thanks.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018
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The only reasons I can imagine is that you've been there or know someone who has. I haven't but I've known people who have. One was my nephew, and he's gone. Another is my wife's niece and she's in and out of rehab. Thank you for reading and for your review. Sorry if it was painful.
Comment from Janet Foor
This is a heartbreaking story that you have told with great clarity. I can't imagine an "addicts" life but you have given us a dark picture of what it must be like. and then to take that last fix knowing it will be your last. This is a horrific thought.
Well doe.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018
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This is a heartbreaking story that you have told with great clarity. I can't imagine an "addicts" life but you have given us a dark picture of what it must be like. and then to take that last fix knowing it will be your last. This is a horrific thought.
Well doe.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2018
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I don't know if addicts ever really think that any fix could be their last. Or if they do they may be beyond caring. Something is driving them to do something they know could kill them. I've never been there so I can't understand or explain it but I've known addicts and understand they are driven by something they can't control. Thank you for reading my poem. I appreciate your feedback and generous rating.
