FrOsTedD CoNtRaDiCtIoN

      By Samantha Reynolds

If my 'glamorous' lifestyle

Is appealing to you. . .

And you want to try me

Because you've 'nothing to lose'. . .

Then, let me give you

A bit of advice:

You are a fool. . .

And you'd better think twice.

I destroy homes.

I tear families apart.

I take your children.

And that's just the start.

I'm more valued than diamonds.

More precious than gold.

The sorrow I bring

is a sight to behold.

If you need me, remember;

I'm easily found.

I live all around you.

In school and in town.

I live with the rich.

I live with the poor.

I live just down the road.

And maybe next door.

I'm made in a lab, but

Not in one like you think.

I can be made under your kitchen sink.

Or in your child's closet

And even out in the woods.

If this scares you to death

It certainly should.

I have many names

But there's one you'll know best.

I'm sure you've heard of me.

My name's..............

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 if you try me twice

then I own your soul.

    When I possess you

      You'll steal and lie.

    You'll 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 my arms.

  You'll lie to your mother.

You'll steal from your dad.

When you see their tears

You must not feel sad.

Just forget your morals

And how you were raised.

I'll be your conscious.

I'll teach you my ways.

I take kids from their parents.

I take parents from kids.

I turn people from God.

I separate friends.

I'll take everything from you;

Even your good looks and your pride.

I'll be with you always.

Right here by your side.

You'll give up everything:

Your family, your home

Your money, your friends.

You'll be all alone.

I'll take and I'll take

'Til you've no more to give.

When I'm finished with you

You'll be lucky to liv

 If you try me be warned:

THIS IS NOT A GAME.

If I'm given the chance

I'll drive you insane.

I'll ravage your body.

I'll control your mind.

I'll own you completely.

Your soul will be mine.

  The nightmares I'll give you

When your lying in bed....

And the voices you'll hear

From inside your head....

The sweats, the shakes

And the visions you'll see....

I want you to know:

These are your gifts from me.

By then it's to late

And you'll know in your heart

That you are now mine

And we shall not part.

You'll regret that you tried me.

(They always do.)

Remember; you came to me.

Not I, to you.

You knew this would happen.

How many times were you told?

But you challenged my power.

You chose to be bold.

You could have said "No" and

Then walked away.

If you could live that day over

Now, what would you say?

  My power is awesome

As I told you before.

I can take your mother

And turn her into a whore.

Go ahead and curse me

With every breath.

Just make your choice:

Will it be life or ........?

You will take unknown paths

On your journey through life.

Some will bring happiness.

Some will bring strife.

But, my path is one

You must not ever cross.

Although it's well trodden

Countless lives have been lost.

    Now that you've met me

What will you do?

Will you try me or not?

It's all up to you.

I can show you more misery

Than words can tell

Come, take my hand.

Let me lead you to Hell.