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Rehab
Crystal is too thin.
Her words hit her lips
before they leave her brain.
She dons a messy ensemble
and is missing a
prominent front tooth.
Her first name coincides
with her drug of choice.
And everyone can tell.
But despite reservations
and incomplete thoughts,
she manages a
mumbled confession:
I'm fucked up.
And I want to change.
My name is Meghan -
which, in no way,
mirrors my mistakes.
My weight is average
and my sentences
still make sense.
I have 28 teeth, and
-according to my dentist-
excellent oral hygiene.
But despite my cocky charm
and physical prevalence,
I'm more fucked up than Crystal.
Because I'm the one sitting
in our circle thinking:
I've got this shit all figured out.
Her words hit her lips
before they leave her brain.
She dons a messy ensemble
and is missing a
prominent front tooth.
Her first name coincides
with her drug of choice.
And everyone can tell.
But despite reservations
and incomplete thoughts,
she manages a
mumbled confession:
I'm fucked up.
And I want to change.
My name is Meghan -
which, in no way,
mirrors my mistakes.
My weight is average
and my sentences
still make sense.
I have 28 teeth, and
-according to my dentist-
excellent oral hygiene.
But despite my cocky charm
and physical prevalence,
I'm more fucked up than Crystal.
Because I'm the one sitting
in our circle thinking:
I've got this shit all figured out.
Published 4th Feb 2012
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4th Feb 2012 6:46am
Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity. Atleast you see the problem now you must find the conclusion. Great reality check. Kudos
4th Feb 2012 7:02am
Your words are so true! Thank you for reading and for your insightful comment. Much appreciated :)
4th Feb 2012 3:05pm
i love your choice of words. ive done that probably everytime i was in there; altough, it was a long ride home. my mind would start and i always found myself in the gas station trying to find an outlet to charge my phone...
4th Feb 2012 5:41pm
to think that we know it all
is 1 of the greatest reasons we fall
because arrogance is more addictive than any drug
internal destruction devastation & things there of
because no 1 is better than any 1 else
& it takes tru strength & courage to humble 1s self.....
is 1 of the greatest reasons we fall
because arrogance is more addictive than any drug
internal destruction devastation & things there of
because no 1 is better than any 1 else
& it takes tru strength & courage to humble 1s self.....
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5th Feb 2012 7:47pm
really good stuff. I love how it explores to two sides and the duality of humanity.
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6th Feb 2012 5:58pm
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7th Feb 2012 3:54am
The sexuality was unintentional. But now that you mention it, I like that thought! Thanks for reading :)
8th Feb 2012 1:14am
An unexpected ending to this poem I thought made it a masterpiece!! The ability to make one pause and reflect..
12th Feb 2012 5:56am
M
I remember reading a couple of
your previous writes.
Had seen a pattern there. And this
just is a shard of nostalgia.
At many levels I am remind of the naked
prose of Ellis.
Visceral and almost painful. Naked.
Hard hitting. I know these are but
adjectives but your poem is synonymous.
With each one of these.
Curtsy,
S'
I remember reading a couple of
your previous writes.
Had seen a pattern there. And this
just is a shard of nostalgia.
At many levels I am remind of the naked
prose of Ellis.
Visceral and almost painful. Naked.
Hard hitting. I know these are but
adjectives but your poem is synonymous.
With each one of these.
Curtsy,
S'