
A fascination of the Stars it held,
Purported to pleasure he heard,
Hope he keeps away from the Meth.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
PLEASE NOTE! ‘The usage of crystal methamphetamine is dangerous.’
This is my first time participating in ‘Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge‘ with the prompt words, ‘crystal’ and ‘hope.’
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I have never heard of haiku. I don’t think it is easy to create one. I wouldn’t for the life of me know what to write with hope and crystal. You have done a great job.
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Thank you Sonia. It doe’s take thinking through a bit but I love the way it sharpens my brief writing skills.
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I am tempted to try it. ☺
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I think you should. You will enjoy it with a little practice.
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Such an evocative poem and image. I was addicted to cocaine and alcohol, I’m just coming up to 11 years clean, but I’ve never taken crystal meth. I have to say I find the picture in this post quite tantalizing – it looks so pure like icicles and I’ve never done it – always an attractive prospect for any addict. Luckily I don’t mix with people who do Class A drugs any more as, even after 11 years of sobriety, I’m not sure how I would react if people started racking up lines in front of me. And now all my other addictions, bulimia, shopping, OCD are in recovery as well I have never been so happy. http://bit.ly/1ER5cLY
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Wow! Just wow! My hands are pumping in respect for you Caroline. 11 years and you’ve kept away. That is such good news and shows that it can be done. You are better off without such friends *excuse me* they should not be classified as friends. Thank you very much for sharing your testimony. My regards.
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Oh wow. What a simple yet powerful haiku!
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Thanks Rosema. I wonder why I thought about crystal meth but it just clung to my mind and I couldn’t think about any other crystal.
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And it is an interesting choice, Jacq! 😀
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Hi Jackie,
I am reminded of the hit TV series “Breaking Bad”. I love how the show adds a dramatic back story to the Crystal Meth industry.
Addictions offer false promises of bliss.
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False promises that leads to destruction.
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Nicely done for a first attempt.
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Thank you very much Colline. Trying to do different stuff this year.
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Well done.
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Thanks dear 🙂
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Great Haiku. I hope he stays away from it too! That stuff is ruining lives.
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Terribly. I know a friend who brother overdosed on that
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Oh no! That is horrible! I’m sorry to hear that.
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It’s such a pity, because she lives with the guilt that they didn’t try hard enough. The poor family have been so traumatized about it.
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I can imagine that they are! I certainly would be!
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Good haiku to the prompt. Well done. 🙂
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Thank you Susan 🙂
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Welcome to the haikufamily! You did very well for your first go at it. Cheers, Melissa 🙂
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Hello Melanie, thank you for your warm welcome. I just saw your comment right now.
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A message worth sending and I liked the way you put it out in haiku form.
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Thank you Janice. I always wonder why despite knowing the danger of these drugs, people still gravitate towards them.
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Being in the wrong place at the wrong time in their lives I imagine…also sometimes people don’t heed what they hear and then they fall in over their head…just my theories :))
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Very apt theory.
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Hmm, trying to get the Haiku group addicted to your Haiku writing from the get-go, eh? 😀 Welcome to the Haikumily.
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Thank you Ronovan. I am giving it a good shot at getting them hooked 😉
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You’re right, keeping away from meth is pleasurable, and holds fascination of the stars…otherwise it’s the very dark place in the head
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I can’t even imagine how that must be for addicted people.
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It isn’t all it has cracked up to be. lol
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