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Addict's Itch

The call to Oblivion gets harder to resist A desire to be numb so obviously persists

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Published: Jun 2, 2025
LinesWords: 416

Notes: I changed "temptation" to "Itch" because, while it may seem more crass a word to use, I believe that it is much better suited
Tags: #drug #alcohol #addiction #short #poem

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