The life of an addict is such...

Swallowing another vial, he slips into a different realm.
Never questioning the substance.
Exploring the thoughts, feelings,
the Nature of things - each chemical brings.

Unaware of the bad, only knowing what's not really there.
He slips further into a binge,
returning when his research can be shared.
Coming to the conclusion that this world
is better than his own.

A smart mind can be abused,
and used, and ignored.
A man of words can become speechless,
influenced by his very thoughts.
A drug can overcome everything
in his world, in yours.
The life of an addict is such...

Slip, fall into another...
Live without leaving...
Teach but never really learn...
Confrontation, Ignorance, Knowledge.

One could only hope to stumble out of this circus,
Or be consumed.

Coming down, he gave
his very word...
"He saved others, himself he could not save" -
His life remembered for advice never to take.