We as a society
have become congenial
with the use of prescription drugs.
Some popping pills for cheap thrills
becoming addicted in the process
to the high it gives.
The youth mixing codeine, soft drinks and candy
because their favorite celebrity says it’ll make
them feel magnificent.
Doctors selling their Hippocratic oath
” To First do no Harm” away for the right
price it’s a wonder how they sleep at night.
This is really powerful, I love the way you build to the last stanza:
“Doctors selling their Hippocratic oath
” To First do no Harm” away for the right
price it’s a wonder how they sleep at night.”
It’s very much a good question.
Thank you so much, I am so sorry for replying to this so late. Thank you Caitlin for allowing me to have been able to participate in this marathon.
Highlighting so much with this poem – I love where the prompt took you and I agree with, Caitlin!! Well done!
Thank you so much.
You are welcome!