Saturday, 28 January 2017

Riding the dragon

I may work this poem about coming off hard drugs into a song. It's not autobiographical, however I'm pretty sure allot of us have been affected in one way or another by addictition, all be it a friend or loved one.

Riding the dragon

You don’t need that to get by
Do you have to get so damn high?
You shut me out
I scream and shout
You ride the dragon flying high

Steel railings round your heart
Me one side keeping us apart
You slam the gate
I want to hate
Scratch your arm a muddy dart;

You don’t need that to get by
Do you have to get so damn high?
Gave your loved ones a bag of tears
Gave your loved ones a bag of despair

You’ve opened all the rotten the doors
Lain on all the piss stained floors
You run the line
Things ain’t fine
Love’s run raw, hard to stay yours

Crazy trips you’re up like a Kite
Take cold turkey it’s time to fight
You cry for help
I hear your cry
Your soul is safe wrapped up tight.

No more Lady Caine or smoking dope
Rehabs hotel a holiday from hell
No more Lady Caine or smoking dope
Anxiety and pain glimmers of hope.

©Julian Clarke 2017

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15 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 January 2017 at 07:51

    Am so glad there's hope in the end.

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  2. J Cosmo Newbery29 January 2017 at 09:26

    It would be interesting to hear it sung.

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  3. Jae Rose29 January 2017 at 10:56

    Addiction is the hardest 'friend' to shake off.. yes..many people will relate i am sure

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  4. Sanaa Rizvi29 January 2017 at 13:57

    This is so powerful!!

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  5. Mary29 January 2017 at 14:23

    I think you are right....this is what a lot of people are facing right now. Sadly. You have presented it well as the trap it is and so difficult to escape from.

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  6. Susan29 January 2017 at 16:28

    Powerful, powerful! Yes it's a song with mighty strong imagery.

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  7. C.C.29 January 2017 at 17:20

    Great title, and yes, I'm sure it's very relatable as so many have been touched with an understanding of what it's like to love someone battling an addiction. This line, in particular, is very effective: "Love’s run raw, hard to stay yours."

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  8. Sherry Blue Sky29 January 2017 at 17:22

    This would make a very fine song.....the rhythm is perfect for setting to music. Addiction is a horrible illness, hard on the addict and all around him or her. Well said.

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  9. brudberg29 January 2017 at 17:34

    This would make a great gritty song... and I agree even though I have been spared... addiction has a lot to answer for.

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  10. ZQ29 January 2017 at 18:37

    Well said. I'm familiar with the ride :(
    ZQ

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  11. ✿29 January 2017 at 22:20

    "Lady Caine" -- I love that. :)

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  12. Myrna R.29 January 2017 at 23:23

    I think you captured the agony addiction causes to the addict as well as the people who love him/her. Good write.

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  13. Wendy Bourke30 January 2017 at 02:39

    I agree - you've penned some powerful song lyrics here. A vivid and, I suspect - for those in the grip - haunting piece.

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  14. Gillena Cox31 January 2017 at 14:04

    Very encouraging poem Julian; would like o hear the sung version too

    much love...

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  15. Truedessa12 February 2017 at 23:55

    Yes, I can envision this as a song, and that is a different sort of dragon than the ones I see. You have captured agony of the beast.

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