The thing about being an addict, is it makes it impossible for you to ever feel full again. Because you’ve been sated. And you know what it feels like. It’s like living your life, with a hole in your soul. Even when it doesn’t ache to be filled with drugs, it’s a hole just the same.
Nothing ever seems to fill that void. Nothing ever alleviates it. Eventually even life steers clear- having realized it is no match…
Leaving behind a disorderly confusion, somewhat like the anti climatic moment your feet touch the ground, after having descend the slide on a Helter Skelter- that in retrospect, seems hardly worth the climb.
Word Count: 111
This in response to Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt #91: Helter Skelter
Thru Violet's Lentz 
Though you write of the void left after being sated by drugs, I’d say the same can be so on the death of a particularly passionate, whole body and soul experience of love. 🙂
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Stick around. That portion of life is no doubt poised to rear it’s ugly head as well…
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A powerful and insightful take on the prompt, not a word wasted. Well done.
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Thank you for being here and leaving a lovely comment behind.
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What a description of addiction and recovery. So evocative, Violet. Well done.
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Thank you D. I really felt it encapsulated the prompt and was worth a share..
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I remember reading a memour-esque tale from you earlier that makes me think this one is at least informed by intimate knowledge and reality. You bring so much to this community with your unique insights coupled with just a *killer* ability to communicate in writing. I definitely appreciate getting to read your stuff, because it’s always so precious and urgent even if sad.
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Whoa! Thank you HRR. I do find it necessary to bleed on occasion, but I am enthralled with waxing words all the time.. It’s a pleasure to have you here….
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Dear Violet,
You’ve captured the hopelessness of addiction. Powerful piece and great use of helter-skelter. Brava!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle. Addiction sobriety and I are quite the cozy menage trois……
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Very powerfully done, Violet! I could feel the hopelessness and desperation.
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Thank you Dale. Of’t times so can I…
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That’s not so fun…
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No it’s not. But I realize it is an intricate part of the etching process and accept it as such in hopes that someday, the end will justify the means . 😉
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And that, is part of your successful journey, I should think (the realizing it is an intricate part).
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Evocative writing, Violet. The comparison to the Helter-Skelter at the end is very powerful. 🙂
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Thank you Sammi. Intriguing prompt you chose for this week. Hmmmm
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