There are all types of addictions and I have had some of them. |
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Addictive BehaviorAddictive behavior is, well . . .sort of . . . damned if I know . . . addictive And I find myself showing all the symptoms A romantic in a time long past white tie and tails A child, grinning helplessly long past my childhood A writer of long letters in an e-mail age But I’ve given up the cigarettes after five decades of decadence And never really into drugs, I find one glass of wine enough and allow myself to savor my romantic writing child Share it with me Sit down, we’ll tell some tales of friends we loved of treasured books and games that made us smile A couple of addicts, you and me |
This poem is included in Jim Freeman's poetry collection CORNER OF MY MIND available here in print or as an e-Book in your favorite formats. |