ə-ˈdik-shən

main entry: ad·dic·tion

pronunciation: \ə-ˈdik-shən, a-\

function: noun

date: 1599

1: the quality or state of being addicted
2: compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful

source: merriam-webster online

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we've all gott'em whether we like it or not
feed it
love it
hate it

you.are.addicted.

addicted to the numbness you feel when you stop
aching
pushing to the edge those feelings you don't want to surface
but can't help nourishing

just.once.more.

and once more becomes again... and again... and again
and still, the question remains, why?

sucker.for.punishment.

maybe
or maybe a lesson learned
taught over and over

one of these times it'll stick
like glue... a type of a.a. for the soul

"hello my name is...

and i'm addicted
to
you"