Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Such a grim message in this poem, and wise folks will pay heed - my only question would be which came first - the addiction or the depression? I'd vote pain/depression is what caused the addiction - an attempt to alleviate the pain...
Well done, poet - too sad...and horrible. Best of luck in the contest. (Fabulous art, too, btw.)

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Dawn, and I would tend to agree with you there. I'd say the onset of severe depression brought on the addictions as well.

I certainly am grateful for your very encouraging review.

reply by Dawn Munro on 14-Aug-2014

You're more than welcome, friend.

Comment from drivenbackward

Excellent

These kinds of poems always intrigue me -- in regards to subject matter. It's a look inside one of man's darkest battles. You portrayed that very well. No nits.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks you very much, drivenbackward. I'll take no nits any day over the alternative, LOL.

I truly appreciate your kind comments and review, my friend.

Comment from hifein

Excellent

a grave loss (pun intended) but sincerely meant. well written, powerful indictment -- i like 'i knew better, why must i go?' no answers, will overcomes will power.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Very true, hifein, and thanks for stopping by to leave your comments and review. I sincerely appreciate it!

Comment from James Dooney

Excellent

Oh you have done very well here I reckon ! You talk about the trials and tribulations of addiction very well here. Great work.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks, James, I am very happy that you enjoyed reading it. Be well!~

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Robin Williams brought so much laugher and joy to so many folk throughout the world, I'm afraid I don't understand suicide, surely things aren't that bad! Articulately written, well expressed I liked it, in quatrains, great aabb rhyming, even meter, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thank you, Roy, and neither do I, although I have been close to it myself once. But, that's when God stepped in on my behalf and intervened. That's the day I gave my life to Christ and have never looked back.

I'm truly very grateful for your review and comments.

reply by royowen on 14-Aug-2014

You've really got something to live for, and He's got work for you! Bless you, Roy.

reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Bless you too, my friend. :}

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Depression and addiction are such serious problems and usually go together. He was such a talented man, but as we were laughing, he was crying inside. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Debbie. I truly appreciate your encouraging review!

Comment from Artist Dilemma

Excellent

Beautifully penned, capturing what the contest asked for, yet you have achieved more. I hope you'll do well in the contest. I have enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thank you, Artist Dilemma. Now if only more voters felt as you did, perhaps I would be doing okay. Sadly, it is not doing all that well. But, there's still time, and where there's time, there is hope.

Thanks so much again!

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Nice that you dedicated it to Robin Williams. The scary picture complements your poem ever so well. It is for sure scary. Best wishes for the prompt.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks very much for your kind and encouraging review.

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, mystery writer, great imagery presented about the ghosts of drugs that never give up haunting the one that's addicted. good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thank you for your comments, sweet.

Comment from Bryan G

Excellent

Beautiful is the sirens song. Beautiful but scary in that the Angel of Death that is Heroin so easily grasps her prey. You have expertly captured the lure of heroin. It is only by the grace of God that my ship did not end up on the rocks. Great work. Great anti-drug message.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2014

Thanks very much, Bryan. I am very happy you enjoyed the message in the poem, and I appreciate your complimentary review.