Addiction Poem by Keith Foley

Addiction



What can I do, what can I say,
to take your pain and fears away?
I feel so helpless as you know,
fearing each day, till the end of your show.

What can stop this beast inside,
full of hate and lack of pride?
What can I do what can I say,
to stop this beast and put fear away?


Is there a cure for this rage within,
an opposite of hatred, sickness, and sin?
You must seek your beam of light,
casting out shadows, darkness, and night.


If I could face this devil for you,
I would gladly tear him in two.
But as you know this can't be done,
you must face him down and make him run.


Run he will and run he must,
when you accept God's love and trust.
For Trust and Love, they are key,
changing your life while walking with Thee.


Then, the race is fixed with an end in sight,
you can bow your head and rest at night!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Joey Anderson 19 July 2008

Wow, thats was really good.

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Killing Hope 22 July 2008

I know a thing or two about having to watch by the struggle against personal demons...unfortunately we can't fight for our friends or loved ones.

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Tanya Stanford 27 July 2008

The words just flow off your tongue. This poem has alot of meaning to it. If its an experience you have had, you captured it well.

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paige lives for no one 13 July 2009

i like it, it seems like something i would write except your way more...complex. it really speaks to me! thanks for the comments! ! : D i think i know you!

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Gutter Box 23 December 2008

This poem is so good i have no words to explain it. Its more than great...but that's the only word of I can think of right now. Excellent job...

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Ben Gieske 30 November 2008

Well stated. As you indicate, nothing can be done until the person is willing to accept help. Only then can help from others come. This most likely has to be help from others. God works not directly but through others.

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Ron Flowers 10 September 2008

A very well penned poem about a sad subject. Ron

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Jean Mallette 30 August 2008

Very well written. It touches on the hopelessness and frustration we feel when watching our loved ones torn apart by this demon. It shows clearly the only true solution~ God.

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