I need a fix, another fix
I need a fix of government aid
I've fallen down, I can’t get up
I’m dying here, right where I’ve laid;
I’m withdrawing, man, cold-turkey, man,
the syringe is dry, my arm is pocked
I’m lying prone, I was so stoned,
my veins are dry, I’m addicted, man…
I cannot live without the pusher
supporting me, no family tree,
cannot see beyond the lid
of government aid entombing me…
Just one more fix, I swear I’ll kick it,
just one more jolt and I'll be there
I’ll get a job, even start a biz
if I only knew what it is…
Of course I know what I must do
what was it that Ben Franklin said
that "early to bed, early to rise"
but oh my strung-out, bloodshot eyes
can’t stand the light, just can’t sleep right
I’ve been a creature of the night
addicted, man, addicted tight
I stand in line until I'm paid
the habit's made, deep inlaid
I can’t let go of government aid…
Author notes
yes, I know, another political piece with a long-overdue perspective, but it is that time of season...
In a list
A contest entry
- Wide Open - Just Give Me Something Good To Read by My Nemesis.
1400 points, ended November 2, 2008, 13 entries
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Well...I'm usually quite reserved...so excuse my French...this poem is fucking amazing. I don't think anything is going to get fixed with the government handing out freebies...but what do I know?
. Rewarded 4
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Life in general is about people wanting to get all that they can with little or no cost.Using the term addicted to goverment help is totally true for today's people.It is a shame.Great job on writing this.It is very well written.
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I really like the picture ..it goes well with this political piece. you did an awesome job on this. the way you substituted government aid was a brilliantg idea! Kudos!!
becca
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I love it! I love the way you use the government aide as something they get addicted to! And then they just keep wanting more. Good work!
. Rewarded 4
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Thought provoking and well written
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Superb
A very well written write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us. -
very powerful piece... i guess i read this one more from the point of an alcoholic hanging out for my pay to go in and standing at the pub door waiting for it to open on payday...im on a disability pension... ... ive quit drinking now tho ill always be on disability.... but now will b using it for more sensible things... a great write,
hugs,
georgie,
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well done!
written very wisely and tenderly too!
This is a mighty challenge facing all of us in America,
what to do...what to do...what to do....
rehab's cost $20,000 a month and re-lapse is a normal
process of healing.....what to do-what to do-
I know...let's just throw them out into the streets
home-less, until we figure it all out...
and gawd knows we wouldn't want them to starve,
so we'll throw just enough to survive,
until we figure out....
what to do...what to do...what to do!
ears/Seattle
May we find the courage to ...do!
. Rewarded 8
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Even though we have many opposite views I respect you, as you know, I shouldn't have to say that on an open page but hey, it's self defence , spent so long recently having to untie myself from the knots left on your last post that I could get used to the art of bondage lol.
Am unsure why the if empty paras but thumbs up to the parachute regiment.
Government aid to the people in the taxes that don't pay taxes or government to people that don't take pay taxes in need abroad...it's always a refrain and a drain economically...yet one's mans shoulder may be another man's salvation dear poet.
Just like an eskimo kiss
it's a fine fine line
. Rewarded 8
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Great poem
wonderful, saddly this is all coming true with obama winning =(
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Visceral!
It is what it is! 
You've nailed it in this piece. Quick fix, no real help or solution! Pass the buck...good luck Chuck. I think I'm a 'lil 
deprived right now & this poem has taken me to a dark place. Potent write. All the best in the Contest! This is 
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I enjoy the style of your writing, and the power with which you express your opinion. I don't agree with your opinion on government aid, or how people view and are affected by it, but this is still a good write. Good luck in the competition.
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Thanks for entering the contest.
It is the season for political rants. Fortunately it will be over soon....at least the US election will be and maybe life will get back to what we think of as normal. This was a good rant. I liked it. I am not sure if it is my computer settings but the coding you had inthe poem did not work. It made reading the poem difficult.
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Beautiful picture and background to match the deep thoughts in this poem. The flow and meter in this piece is excellent!
So true that one gets addicted to government aid: Your entry lines are catching and I liked the last verse the most:
"I stand in line until I'm paid
the habit's made, deep inlaid
I can’t let go of government aid…"
. Rewarded 6
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