Challenge
Prose Challenge of the Week #39: Write a piece of poetry or prose about addiction. The winner will be chosen based on a number of criteria, this includes: fire, form, and creative edge. Number of reads, bookmarks, and shares will also be taken into consideration. The winner will receive $100. When sharing to Twitter, please use the hashtag #ProseChallenge
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Inherited Traits
You told me once
Through your tears
You were always
Addicted.
To a substance
Or to a person
And right then
It was me.
I smiled
And held you
And dried your tears.
But I didn't understand
Until now
What you meant.
Once you were gone
I knew
I was always
Addicted
To you.