~by Kathy Ayres
The addict begins innocently enough.
Often starting with enjoyment of a small gift.
But the high soon fades and the addict seeks more.
Still a contributing member of society,
The addict seeks obvious easy sources.
Over time, each fix gradually increases to sustain the high.
Then the fix shifts and becomes not just larger, but more frequent.
Soon, the addict begins to fade in daily life,
unable to keep up with common, everyday necessities.
Eventually, it all comes crashing down and
the addict hits rock bottom.
Who is the addict?
Not the guy in the alley with a needle in his arm.
The addict is the guy that had to have stuff.
Lots and lots of stuff.
Often starting with enjoyment of a small gift.
But the high soon fades and the addict seeks more.
Still a contributing member of society,
The addict seeks obvious easy sources.
Over time, each fix gradually increases to sustain the high.
Then the fix shifts and becomes not just larger, but more frequent.
Soon, the addict begins to fade in daily life,
unable to keep up with common, everyday necessities.
Eventually, it all comes crashing down and
the addict hits rock bottom.
Who is the addict?
Not the guy in the alley with a needle in his arm.
The addict is the guy that had to have stuff.
Lots and lots of stuff.
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