HONEST IS THE ADDICT

Honest is the addict
who compares the therapies
and rationally decides
junk’s better than all these

Heroin’s my master
Life is simplified
There is but one priority
until I’m satisfied

Honest is the addict
who informs you of yourself
and explains how your naivety
has augmented his wealth

Heroin’s my master
values from the past
People are not victims
It’s just how we are cast

Honest is the addict
who knows just what he needs
and offers his promised word
but seldom any deeds

Heroin’s my master
theology is moot
If you want to experience
it’s sacred when you shoot

Honest is the addict
who acknowledges his role
and initiates the acolytes
and fucks them with his soul

Heroin’s my master
Poetry’s a fraud
tithing brings prosperity
and faith creates God

Honest is the addict
who’s happy with the tune
and tips the local busker
in his pursuit of ruin

Heroin’s my master
it’s the lord I face
Heroin’s an affliction
Heroin’s my grace

 

RECENT ACCUMULATIONS AND APPROPRIATED VOICES, Kalayaan Publications, 1997

  

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