I Knew Better.
Living & dying with the haunting ghosts of addiction...102 total reviews
Comment from Eternal Muse
Superb! I think I know who it is, but I am not telling (smile) - it is a blind contest, I know. You brought out well how Robin must have felt in the last days/hours of his life. I still wonder about this suicide - with the man who has that much - why quit? And with a belt too. He must have had no fear of purgatory.
Excellent personification of horror, superb artistic presentation, if this is not a winner, I will be surprised.
Good luck my friend, well done.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Superb! I think I know who it is, but I am not telling (smile) - it is a blind contest, I know. You brought out well how Robin must have felt in the last days/hours of his life. I still wonder about this suicide - with the man who has that much - why quit? And with a belt too. He must have had no fear of purgatory.
Excellent personification of horror, superb artistic presentation, if this is not a winner, I will be surprised.
Good luck my friend, well done.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks so much, Yelena. But right now, it is getting trounced in the voting booth. However, it is still early, and there is still time. And unlike poor Mr. Williams, when there is still time, there is hope.
I thank you for your exceptional rating and encouraging review. I really needed it for this one!:}
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I just voted for this entry. It was a winner in my eyes, no matter how the poles rule.
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Thanks for you support, my friend. It is appreciated... :)
Comment from flamingstar
It certainly speaks to the hopelessness of drug addiction and the power of the illusion that it can never be overcome. I'm very intolerant of drug addicts, mostly because of the constellation of other behaviors that go with it (manipulation, cheating, irresponsibility, etc.,) and have to remind myself that my addiction to chocolate - although on a vastly different scale - is just as much of a crutch as any illegal substance. You should see what happens if I don't get it!
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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It certainly speaks to the hopelessness of drug addiction and the power of the illusion that it can never be overcome. I'm very intolerant of drug addicts, mostly because of the constellation of other behaviors that go with it (manipulation, cheating, irresponsibility, etc.,) and have to remind myself that my addiction to chocolate - although on a vastly different scale - is just as much of a crutch as any illegal substance. You should see what happens if I don't get it!
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Ha ha, I'll probably take a rain check there, flamingstar. I know how I am when I haven't had my coffee yet, LOL. Everyone knows not to speak to me until then.
You're absolutely right, any addiction, whether it be coffee, or chocolate, is a crutch, no matter how we would like to sugar coat it (no pun intended, LOL). It's so disheartening to me to think that people get that low. So low, in fact, they have no respect for themselves, or anyone else for that matter.
I thank you sincerely for your encouraging review, I truly needed it. I am getting my butt spanked in the contest! :(
Comment from Caressa_08
If, sadly, he was on heroin...Unfortunately, it is the most addictive drug on the planet, he was not in his right mind, God rest his soul..I am the same age he was, getting old, is difficult for a lot of people, especially those of Hollywood..Think, this was in his thoughts ...All his life he battled, Laughing on the outside, Crying on the inside..Though, wish he obtained the help he needed to avoid him taking his own life...Though, his friend was the late, John Belushi.
Thanks for sharing, Dean...Hope this helps many who read, I Knew Better.
Caressa
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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If, sadly, he was on heroin...Unfortunately, it is the most addictive drug on the planet, he was not in his right mind, God rest his soul..I am the same age he was, getting old, is difficult for a lot of people, especially those of Hollywood..Think, this was in his thoughts ...All his life he battled, Laughing on the outside, Crying on the inside..Though, wish he obtained the help he needed to avoid him taking his own life...Though, his friend was the late, John Belushi.
Thanks for sharing, Dean...Hope this helps many who read, I Knew Better.
Caressa
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks, Caressa, but how on earth did you know I wrote it? It is a blind contest, is it not? Oh please, tell me my name is not appearing anywhere! I'll be disqualified for sure. The contest police seem to watch me like a hawk, for some reason.
I really appreciate your kind and encouraging review!
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Oh, am so very sorry, I recognized your style...And, then forgot it was anonymous & put your name. I tried to correct it, though couldn't..Was, getting ready to contact Fan Story, about what I did...And, then read your reply.....C.
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Oh well it is losing anyway, so no big deal if I get disqualified, LOL. It's not your fault, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. :D
Comment from MizKat
Hi Poet,
This is a great ghost poem and also a nice dedication for Robin Williams. As soon as I heard he was no longer with us I wondered, "Did he kill himself?" Well, that's what he did not thinking about his family, and many other people who loved him and will miss him, that he left behind.
Kat
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Hi Poet,
This is a great ghost poem and also a nice dedication for Robin Williams. As soon as I heard he was no longer with us I wondered, "Did he kill himself?" Well, that's what he did not thinking about his family, and many other people who loved him and will miss him, that he left behind.
Kat
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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I know, MizKat, isn't it such a shame? How someone that talented could get that low to where he felt nothing was worth living for any longer, especially when he had children, is beyond my scope of reason. I simply can't wrap my mind around why he would do something like that.
I truly appreciate your kind and encouraging review, my friend.
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It's a very sad situation. His deep depression and being on drugs must have made him do it. I really can't wrap my mind around it either.
Comment from Just2Write
A strong message in your poem told by the spirit of one who lost their battle with heroin.
The poppy is such a beautiful flower, but there is no beauty in the dream world of opiates.
Nice tribute to Robin Williams - The world is so much poorer now. How my hearts aches for his family.
peer pressure urged me towards the grave;
peer pressure pushed me toward the grave;
(just a thought as peer pressure is usually oppressive vs. urging, which is usually meant to encourage or help.
Rose.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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A strong message in your poem told by the spirit of one who lost their battle with heroin.
The poppy is such a beautiful flower, but there is no beauty in the dream world of opiates.
Nice tribute to Robin Williams - The world is so much poorer now. How my hearts aches for his family.
peer pressure urged me towards the grave;
peer pressure pushed me toward the grave;
(just a thought as peer pressure is usually oppressive vs. urging, which is usually meant to encourage or help.
Rose.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks very much for you very kind review and suggestion, Rose. I made the change you specified.
I truly appreciate it!
Comment from DALLAS01
A stunning presentation. The combination of drugs, and I include alcohol, and depression is a volatile mixture. One triggers the other and I am sure Robin knew this, or he wouldn't have reached out to rehab for relapse prevention. The real tragedy here is that he did reach out and still succumbed.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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A stunning presentation. The combination of drugs, and I include alcohol, and depression is a volatile mixture. One triggers the other and I am sure Robin knew this, or he wouldn't have reached out to rehab for relapse prevention. The real tragedy here is that he did reach out and still succumbed.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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I agree with you, DALLAS. The world is a much darker place without his enthusiasm, comedic genius and free spirited wit in it.
I really appreciate the review!
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You're welcome.
Comment from Janet Foor
We all mourn the loss of this funny, funny man. How sad to learn about his troubled and sad struggle with addictions. Very will done. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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We all mourn the loss of this funny, funny man. How sad to learn about his troubled and sad struggle with addictions. Very will done. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Jmf4119. It's appreciated.:}
Comment from Andrewajgblue
A poem of addiction, great rhyming and great wording as always, I thought the presentation was excellent, the whole thing was a very eerie read, really enjoyable,
Andrew
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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A poem of addiction, great rhyming and great wording as always, I thought the presentation was excellent, the whole thing was a very eerie read, really enjoyable,
Andrew
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thank you, Andrew. I appreciate it.:}
Comment from LIJ Red
And some flee life in the high of drugs, and some flee it to an early grave. I see nothing wrong with your poem in either mechanics or message. Excellent.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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And some flee life in the high of drugs, and some flee it to an early grave. I see nothing wrong with your poem in either mechanics or message. Excellent.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks, LIJ Red, no mistakes is usually a good thing, for me especially, LOL.
Comment from Muffins
The first stanza explodes with how the logical side of the brain fights and loses to the bully, the part of the brain that's in pain and wants release by any means necessary.
The second stanza shows us the brain in its sick state. It's weak and makes poor decisions and associates with the wrong people. All of this is to destroy the pain that's eating them, that's telling them they are no good, stupid and not worthy.
After reading this poem, I thought about Robin Williams. Although he didn't overdose from heroin, the pain of depression took away his mind's ability to love himself, to fight through the pain, to know better.
A haunting poem even without the photo. The words scream out the ingredients of a soul in pain.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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The first stanza explodes with how the logical side of the brain fights and loses to the bully, the part of the brain that's in pain and wants release by any means necessary.
The second stanza shows us the brain in its sick state. It's weak and makes poor decisions and associates with the wrong people. All of this is to destroy the pain that's eating them, that's telling them they are no good, stupid and not worthy.
After reading this poem, I thought about Robin Williams. Although he didn't overdose from heroin, the pain of depression took away his mind's ability to love himself, to fight through the pain, to know better.
A haunting poem even without the photo. The words scream out the ingredients of a soul in pain.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014
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Thanks, Muffins, and Robin Williams has dabbled with heroin. He freely admitted it, along with cocaine and alcohol. I thought of those haunted by addiction and wrote this poem for the prompt, with the late, great Robin Williams in mind. So sad...
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Yes, it is sad. I hope his soul has found peace.
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As do I...