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Confessions of an Addict

An ode to the addicted

By Joe PattersonPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Confessions of an Addict
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Please help me. I’ve been cursed with an affliction.

I’ve become a voluntary slave of addiction.

This unhealthy attachment is consuming me.

I need someone to save me because I don’t want this addiction to ruin me.

It’s a dim light that takes away my shine and takes away time.

My bout with my addiction is my biggest fight. It’s the reason I’m always losing sleep every night.

When faced with my addiction I’m afraid. It has me making choices that I never should have made.

Indulging in my addiction leaves me without rest

Every time I take that hit I come back depressed.

This unhealthy attachment is going to waste me.

Dear God save me. I’m letting my addiction enslave me.

I need someone to save me from the wounds of my affliction. Please somebody help me, save me from my addiction.

It’s bad for my wealth. It’s bad for my health. My addiction is killer. Save me from myself.

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About the Creator

Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    This is powerful and incredibly relatable. Well done, Joe!

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