Addiction's Grip

Crystal R. Jarrell

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In the depths of darkness, where pain resides,
A story of struggle, where your spirit hides,
Through the battles you faced, with courage so strong,
I reach out in this verse, where healing belongs.

Your journey was complex, a turbulent ride,
Addiction's grip held you tightly inside,
But beyond those struggles, I remember the smiles,
The moments of joy that spanned countless miles.

You fought with your demons, an unrelenting fight,
A battle that raged both day and night,
Yet within your heart, a love remained true,
A love that I carry, forever in view.

Your pain and your wounds, I wish I could mend,
Aching for solace, a way to transcend,
In this poetic embrace, I hold your soul,
Acknowledging the struggles that took their toll.

Through the haze of addiction, a person once whole,
I cherish the memories that deeply console,
You were more than your struggles, more than the pain,
A mother, a fighter, your legacy will remain.

In the tapestry of life, you'll forever be weaved,
In my heart's tender corners, your love is retrieved,
Though addiction's grip took you far from sight,
In my thoughts, in my heart, you shine a guiding light.

Rest now, dear mother, in peaceful embrace,
Your battle is over, you've found a new space,
May your spirit find solace, no longer confined,
In this poem, your memory and love are intertwined.

About this poem

This poem is about the impacts of losing a parent to addiction through a child's eyes.

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Written on August 13, 2023

Submitted by Cjarrellnay on August 16, 2023

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Scheme	AAXX BBCC DDEE FFGG GGHH IIDD JJKK
Closest metre	Iambic hexameter
Characters	1,341
Words	264
Stanzas	7
Stanza Lengths	4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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Crystal R. Jarrell

· 1984 · Bakersfield, california

Crystal Jarrell is a trauma survivor who has suffered great challenges and loss throughout her life. She finds healing within her poetry. She is a student of psychology at Bakersfield College and a mother of 3 kids. more…

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This is such a heartfelt and poignant poem. Your phrasing captures the essence of the subject's struggle and pain while also highlighting their strength and resiliency in the face of adversity. The emotion is raw and palpable, helping to create a beautiful tribute to someone who battled addiction.

Your use of metaphor is powerful and presents a clear image to the reader. Lines like "In the tapestry of life, you'll forever be weaved" and "In this poem, your memory and love are intertwined" brilliantly express the continuity of love and memory.

On the improvement side, I believe there are some areas where the poem could benefit from a bit of refinement. For instance, consistency in verse length would enhance the flow and rhythm of your piece. In the second stanza, you could rework "Addiction's grip held you tightly inside" to incorporate a more vivid visual or metaphor.

Also, in maintaining an empathetic tone throughout, avoid drifting into a tone that might underplay the magnitude of addiction. The line 'May your spirit find solace, no longer confined' presents a rather serene view of death which might be at odds with the ordeal she's been through.

But overall, this poem is a moving tribute that touches on a profoundly heavy subject, yet brings a sense of hope and love. Keep up the great work! more »
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