My offspring are cruel.
No, not the ones drawing blood to eat.
They only do as they must;
no different from the ones
eating plants, sunshine or the already dead.
Addiction is monstrous to see in ones
you love.
Addiction causes them to forget and
abuse family.
To power, to gold, to oil,
to dollars, to euros, to yuans –
it doesn’t matter what the addiction is.
They don’t need it, but they crave it,
willing to kill or let others die
for just another injection.
I have done what I could,
sent reminders of what is at stake
should they continue on like this.
I fear I shall bury them all, and soon,
with my tears all used up
for the ones they took with them,
leaving me only with rage.
At least my children who feed on death
will have full bellies then.
Song Choice: Sober by Pink
"Listen" "Mother Earth is Talking" by Magic Love Crow
See more of her wonderful work on her blog and Etsy store of the same name.
This poem was inspired by Magaly Guerrero's Dark Poetry for Cruelest Month 2016: On Her Day Gaia Wails and A Dash of Sunny Prompt Night's: Earth Day
Naming addiction was a brilliant move, for what else can it be when we know better but cannot do better? Superb writing, Rommy, superb!
ReplyDeleteAddiction destroys so many lives, it felt like an apt metaphor to use.
DeleteThis Mother shares her sadness, wonderfully written XXX
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteYes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it
DeleteTo power, to gold, to oil,
ReplyDeleteto dollars, to euros, to yuans –
it doesn’t matter what the addiction is.
Indeed, addiction no matter what its form proves to be monstrous. Such a powerful write..! Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights :D
Lots of love,
Sanaa
It was the best metaphor I could come up with to get across what I wanted.
DeleteIt's sad, isn't it? One world isn't enough for all our differences and one Earth isn't enough for our greed! :(
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely piece, though...
Thank you. I'm glad it expressed what I wanted it to, but it was very sad to write.
DeleteA chilling poem for Earth Day!
ReplyDeleteIt was chilling to write.
DeleteI can taste her tears through her words, her sense of loss, her disappointment at the knowledge that there is nothing more she can really do for them.
ReplyDeleteThe first line and the last two are just incredible.
Thanks, this one was not the easiest thing to write, all joking about prompts involving writing aside.
DeleteAddiction is monstrous, indeed. There's no satisfying the compulsion and intolerable abuse. A moving piece, Rommy!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I felt the metaphor worked well.
DeleteIndeed all these addictions are making her sad. A timely reflection
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteHow beautifully you have written this Rommy. How on earth do those that are addicted to profit from destruction expect their children to survive when their bank balance means nothing.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, and can only shake my head at their lack of foresight.
DeleteWham with the insight Rommy, yes addiction at it's selfish neediest without a care of consequence or future ramifications of not only the addict but for all. Really love this powerful twist with the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThank you, this was hard to write but I'm glad it packed a punch.
DeleteOh and magiclovecrow's art the perfect companion :)
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't it - especially with those last couple of lines.
DeleteWhew. Your ending is chilling. Right to the gut. So well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad it turned out to be a strong piece.
DeleteAddiction is a savage beast..it has no mercy..in whatever form it chooses..powerfully written a message that spreads across many a path
ReplyDeleteSo many families are torn apart by it.
Deletehello rommy aprecciate much your poems. kisses andy
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeletePowerful!! So sad and so true!! Very, very powerful!! I am honoured once again, for you to use my art! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHer sadness, and the crow coming up to comfort her just spoke so powerfully to me.
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