Addict Poem by Heather Kemper

Addict



I am an addict
if only an addict to myself.
I am insecure afraid
of never being loved by anyone else.
Afraid to quit
to give up that rope,
the one that I cling to
that gives me hope.
Petrified of gaining weight,
of becoming fat,
being a disgusting disgrace.
I am an addict
weak and sad.
An addict of my fears
I admit to myself
that's what I am.
Trapped in my head
looking for an antidote
to reverse the dread
I am an addict
locked up in myself
scared I'll never be truley loved
lost to everyone else.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rachael Miroddi 23 June 2009

This is very well written and moving. The repetition of phrases in this makes it all the more enjoyable to read. Good job getting deep!

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James B. Earley 19 April 2008

Addiction....that human condition we all subscribe to in some form! Excellent.

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Gabriella Franco 04 September 2006

I am an addict locked up in myself scared I'll never be truley loved lost to everyone else. ya caught me. you're describing my fears, my own feelings. Lovely write, wonderfully done! Gabriela

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Heather Kemper

Heather Kemper

Oakland, California
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