Addiction. A poem by Edem Ametefe

We all have something we’re trying hard to stop. Yes there’s that addiction staring at you day in day out. Brace yourself and tell it, ‘It’s time to part ways’ . Enjoy this piece from Edem Ametefe

It's you again in my head

Creating a turmoil that has no resolution

Yet I keep having illusions by you

Telling me it's alright

When actually this is a millionth time I fall

I fall to this deceitful utopia you create

Oh yes the pleasure is intense

The aftermath too bittersweet with regret

You give me a mask for 2 stages everywhere

My front stage appearing so white without a tint

My backstage scarred with battles I try winning over you.

Why won't you let go of me

You crawl up my bedside like a nightmare

Your grip gentle yet leaves scalds

I guess I have the power over you

But you have the will to let me go

Dear Addiction it's time to part ways

I know our separation is lethal but promises eternity.

Time to be proud of my scars

For your scars are to remind me to forget of you

Never to taste of your forbidden fruit..