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Advice & Guidance Young People "I Am Meth" - Poem About Drug Abuse
Advice & Guidance Young People "I Am Meth" - Poem About Drug Abuse
06 January 2012
This Poem titled "I Am Meth" has been circulated via the internet for many years.
It is a very profound piece of writing highlighting the issues faced by users and addicts of the drug Methamphetamine (also known as Crystal Meth or just Meth). Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that dramatically effects the central nervous system and is a growing problem throughout the world.I have tried to find the origins of this poem but as with lots of internet circulated writings there are many rumours associated to the poems writer. I have heard of stories such as; it was written by young Indian girl who was in prison for drugs charges, who died shortly after completing the poem from a drugs overdose. Also stories that it was sent to an American news paper by an anonymous teenager or that it was written by a middle aged mother who has never used drugs before. What ever rumours you choose to believe the message is still the same and just as hard-hitting.
| I destroy homes, I tear families apart, I take your children, and that's just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold, the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold, and if u need me, remember I'm easily found. I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door 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 from 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... |
In addition to this poem if you would like to see some of the effects of Meth abuse check out this before and after pictures of Meth users. Shows just how quickly Meth can effect you appearance. CLICK HERE (Warning: Some people may find the pictures disturbing. The linked website has no affiliation with the Southend YMCA)
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