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What Law?

By Jeanne Sparks-Carreker, published Feb 01, 2007
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All along I think that maybe it had already planned to meet and keep me,
Back then when no one ever knows what could become.
All at once I knew it was something, a familiar comfort that could fill all these
Nothings, having me whole when I decided to just try some.
All in all, I knew that I needed some other something than what I proceeded
To use as the only something to fill the void and need.

No, Sir, I'm not in possession of any drug, paraphernalia, or even a weapon;
No stolen items, or anything for which you would arrest me.
No hypodermic accident waiting to stick you from the pocket of my pants,
I've never banged anything in my veins, as you can see.
Well, yes, I knew that bag was there this whole time, I'm fully aware, but
I'd say it again, since it's the drug, Sir, that's in possession of me.

I don't understand why you're grabbing my hands, no, the cuffs aren't tight,
But I can't mask the fear that's rising inside me.
You're wondering why I try to escape or try to lie, or backpedaled in
Attempt to just manage to leave.
And I'd tell you now, if I honestly knew how, but all I can think of and have
Thought for an hour is of using once more,
This drug that's in possession of me.

What Law?

"You have the right to remain in limbo."

Credit: Alabama State DOC

Copyright: Alabama State DOC

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Daniel, if I read many more of your comments my head will grow so large that I'll submit an acceptance speech :) I'd like to thak all the little people (grin)

Posted on 02/12/2007 at 7:02:00 AM

 
Jeanne, I feel like you are my kin. I say as often as I can that it is time to get law and cops and lawyers and judges OUT of the drug business. It IS a medical problem, NOT a legal one. Keep on keeping on, continue being one of us on this side of the dividing line. God Bless!!!! YOU!!!

Posted on 02/11/2007 at 11:02:00 AM

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