I Knew Better.
Living & dying with the haunting ghosts of addiction...102 total reviews
Comment from gazzagodbod
I see a lot of addiction in my work and such an awful life ruining thing great work here dean my friend had to be a sixer xxgazzaxx
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I see a lot of addiction in my work and such an awful life ruining thing great work here dean my friend had to be a sixer xxgazzaxx
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from brentman99
An interesting poem, Dean. A strong message and a good supporting picture.
A master of the dark, it all hangs together well. I like how you use the dark background and light text to highlight the poem and its message.
Thanks for sharing, Brent.
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An interesting poem, Dean. A strong message and a good supporting picture.
A master of the dark, it all hangs together well. I like how you use the dark background and light text to highlight the poem and its message.
Thanks for sharing, Brent.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from Dom G Robles
I admire the rhyme and rhythm of this poem. It flowed freely.
I also like the format. It is admirable. The 1st stanza speaks of things that would have done, and confirmed by the second stanza. The structure, foundation, builds strongly to its final conclusion. Thanks for sharing.
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I admire the rhyme and rhythm of this poem. It flowed freely.
I also like the format. It is admirable. The 1st stanza speaks of things that would have done, and confirmed by the second stanza. The structure, foundation, builds strongly to its final conclusion. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from Lulube
Lovely words for Robin to have said. But I didn't see anything other than the poem at the start and I was hand rolling a cig. and reading, then, what? only 2 verses, from Dean? lol sorry but it was a real shocker till I read your notes that followed. I like that you instilled in your notes, a way to encourage any with addictions/past addictions to find their strength for their life.
thing is, personally speaking, addictions bring out a strength like no other, that is the problem for the fight. finding and admitting an addiction is the core to overcome it. seek another place or face to live and love to create havoc for the addiction. Out of sight out of mind. It is the best thing one can do to rid of that other strong influencing voice in the head. You can say simply, there's nothing around here so be it. Get your hands busy and write. lol
Great tribute, no one really knows how they will handle terminal, depleting diseases till they have to face it as their own demise.
lulube
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Lovely words for Robin to have said. But I didn't see anything other than the poem at the start and I was hand rolling a cig. and reading, then, what? only 2 verses, from Dean? lol sorry but it was a real shocker till I read your notes that followed. I like that you instilled in your notes, a way to encourage any with addictions/past addictions to find their strength for their life.
thing is, personally speaking, addictions bring out a strength like no other, that is the problem for the fight. finding and admitting an addiction is the core to overcome it. seek another place or face to live and love to create havoc for the addiction. Out of sight out of mind. It is the best thing one can do to rid of that other strong influencing voice in the head. You can say simply, there's nothing around here so be it. Get your hands busy and write. lol
Great tribute, no one really knows how they will handle terminal, depleting diseases till they have to face it as their own demise.
lulube
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from skye
For those of us who have lost loved ones to full-blown addiction or had a newbie die while trying something he doesn't understand, this poem is filled with pain.
Your dark mood permeates the lines.
The one thing we must teach the generations is love, and then communication. If we love them, love others, and love ourselves, there will be hope.
Stay strong while loving... it is their only salvation.
Well done.
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For those of us who have lost loved ones to full-blown addiction or had a newbie die while trying something he doesn't understand, this poem is filled with pain.
Your dark mood permeates the lines.
The one thing we must teach the generations is love, and then communication. If we love them, love others, and love ourselves, there will be hope.
Stay strong while loving... it is their only salvation.
Well done.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from Glasstruth
An awesome tribute to a comic genius. Great alliteration of P words. Sounds so natural read aloud. Yes, he'll be buried with his sin, but he couldn't help it. He was sick. It's like blaming someone for having the flu. You can't. I know that's not what you mean. Just some extra thoughts of mine. Superb! Les
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An awesome tribute to a comic genius. Great alliteration of P words. Sounds so natural read aloud. Yes, he'll be buried with his sin, but he couldn't help it. He was sick. It's like blaming someone for having the flu. You can't. I know that's not what you mean. Just some extra thoughts of mine. Superb! Les
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Dean,
I don't think committing suicide is a sin. Mental illness is just not understood well by the medical profession. It tears my heart out that Robin would be so depressed in his later years after all his accomplishments.
Hugs,
Lou
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Hi Dean,
I don't think committing suicide is a sin. Mental illness is just not understood well by the medical profession. It tears my heart out that Robin would be so depressed in his later years after all his accomplishments.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from evilynne
This message is haunting. The dedication to Robin Williams is certainly heartfelt. Sometimes the ghosts in our lives are those we create ourselves. As always, your writing is of the highest caliber.
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This message is haunting. The dedication to Robin Williams is certainly heartfelt. Sometimes the ghosts in our lives are those we create ourselves. As always, your writing is of the highest caliber.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Dean Kuch,
In the light of Author Notes,
It's a nice piece of Supernatural Poetry transparently displaying the spirit of its theme.
Wording is impressive and perfectly matching the theme.
Captivating flow with lovely rhyming scheme and lively imagery.
Picture complements the theme.
"I knew that I could never win --
now I'll be buried with my sin..."
Excellent!
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Hello Dean Kuch,
In the light of Author Notes,
It's a nice piece of Supernatural Poetry transparently displaying the spirit of its theme.
Wording is impressive and perfectly matching the theme.
Captivating flow with lovely rhyming scheme and lively imagery.
Picture complements the theme.
"I knew that I could never win --
now I'll be buried with my sin..."
Excellent!
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014
Comment from CHIGYSISKI
DEFINITELY A BEAUTIFUL POEM.IT MUST BE VERY DIFFICULT TO BE HOOKED ON SOMETHING ONE KNOWS CAN KILL BUT BE SO HELPLESS AS TO BE USELESS WITHOUT IT.KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIAL HARM IS OFTEN NOT ENOUGH. TOUGH! WELL DONE!
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DEFINITELY A BEAUTIFUL POEM.IT MUST BE VERY DIFFICULT TO BE HOOKED ON SOMETHING ONE KNOWS CAN KILL BUT BE SO HELPLESS AS TO BE USELESS WITHOUT IT.KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIAL HARM IS OFTEN NOT ENOUGH. TOUGH! WELL DONE!
Comment Written 15-Aug-2014