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elizabeth


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This was written by a  young girl who was in jail for drug charges,


and was addicted to crystal meth.  She  wrote this while in jail.
As you will soon read, she fully grasped the  horrors of the drug, as she tells in
this simple, yet profound poem.  She was  released from jail
but true to her story, the drug owned her. They found  her dead not long after, with
the needle still in her arm.   Please keep  praying.

This thing is worse than any of us realize...



I am meth



I destroy  homes, I tear families apart,

I take your children, and that's just the start.



I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,

The  sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.



If you need me, remember I'm easily  found,

I live all around you - in schools and in towns



I live with  the rich, I live with the poor,

I live down the street, and maybe next door.  




I'm made in a lab, but not like you think,

I can be made under the  kitchen sink.



In your child's closet, and even in the woods,

If this scares you to death, well it certainly should.



I have many names, but  there's one you know best,

I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is crystal  meth.



My power is awesome, try me you'll see,

But if you do, you may  never break free.



Just try me once and I might let you go,

But try  me twice, and I'll own your soul.



When I possess you, you'll steal and  you'll lie,

You do what you have to -- just to get high.



The crimes  you'll commit for my narcotic charms

Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel  in your arms.



You'll lie to your mother, you'll steal from your dad,  


When you see their tears, you should feel sad.



But you'll forget  your morals and how you were raised,

I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.



I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,

I turn  people from God, and separate friends.



I'll take everything from you,  your looks and your pride,

I'll be with you always -- right by your side.  




You'll give up everything - your family, your home,

Your friends,  your money, then you'll be alone.



I'll take and take, till you have  nothing more to give,

When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.  




If you try me be warned - this is no game,

If given the chance, I'll  drive you insane.



I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind,  


I'll own you completely, your soul will be mine.



The nightmares I'll  give you while lying in bed,

The voices you'll hear, from inside your head.  




The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see,

I want you to know,  these are all gifts from me.



But then it's too late, and you'll know in  your heart,

That you are mine, and we shall not part.



You'll regret  that you tried me, they always do,

But you came to me, not I to you.  



You knew this would happen, many times you were told,

But you  challenged my power, and chose to be bold.



You could have said no, and  just walked away,

If you could live that day over, now what would you say?  




I'll be your master, you will be my slave,

I'll even go with you,  when you go to your grave.



Now that you have met me, what will you do?  


Will you try me or not? It's all up to you.



I can bring you more  misery than words can tell,

Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.  







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DeAnna


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Wow, another great poem!  Thanks for sharing.  I've printed that one too for someone I know.

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horselover58


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WOW That says a lot!!!


Where I live we have a terrible problem with people stealing the anhyrous amonia (not sure of spelling) it is what the farmers use. It is a main ingredient in meth!!!!!!


Deb



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browneyes


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My husband is addicted to meth and it sucks, really sucks what it has done to him.  His cousin killed himself on it, his uncle died from it, his other uncle is dying from hep c b/c of it, and the list goes on and on.  He is dying from it too because he cannot stop himself from shooting into his veins.  He has finally lost everything but will he stop?  Only time will tell.  Very scary stuff and sooooooo sad.  Thanks for sharing, gives me a little insight.


Julie



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kat4u


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My brother too, used drugs and he knew too, it had caused him some brain damage, he was not as "sharp" as he used to be. He was devestated by substance abuse and alcohol..and eventually lost his life at a young age..so sad.

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nmike


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Thanks for sharing this poem. My niece is addicted to meth. And as the poem says it took a parent from the kids. She has abandoned four children. Stop the madness.


Nancy



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