The Lie You Crave

From my heart; I see you
as the babe in which I birthed-
From my eye; I see you
as the addiction, in which you've
become girthed

As the blade went slicing through;
Did you once think of her?
Did your daughters sweet face;
cause even the slightest stir?

You say nobody loves you;
well; that's not exactly true -
There's a needle; and Dealer; and
junkie down every road-
and the end is always justifiable;
when one has to pay their dues

Next time that poison filled hollow fang;
slides so passionately in your arm-
I want you to know those demons enslave-
So go ahead and draw back; Breath deep
one more time-
then tell yourself you'll be fine;
ain't that the lie you truly crave?

When it all comes crashing down;
just like you and I both know it will-
While your hands are shaking and your
insides are quaking; And your backbone
throbs with pain-
Sit again in the dark rubbing those arms;
Feel the bite and sting
and ache of addiction-
Throw yourself against the wall; Bang
your exploding head-
then tell yourself that same 'ol lie-
while the demon eats away your vein

© Lisa Hilbers
11/28/2005