About the Poem

This poem is inspired by and dedicated to the families of all the young people who have died experimenting with ecstasy.

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by William Bough

Young life, future molding,
Young mind, dreams holding,
Curiosity kills the cat,
Eighteen, invincible, won’t consider that.

College study, pressure begun,
Night-clubs, pub fun,
Take pill, drink more,
Know the facts, know the score.

Mind expands, energy rises,
Death comes in all sizes,
Thoughts confused, brain explodes,
Cells die, tissue corrodes.

Lying still, hospital bed,
Nothing happening in the head,
Machine breathes, soul leaves,
Nothing to do, mother grieves.

Decisions made, switches off,
Chest falls, last cough,
Wasted life, lost destiny,
All in search of ecstasy.

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10 Visitor Comments

Sheena

The first thing I say after reading this poem is "wow!" A similar situation has happened to me.

Ally

Expressed exactly how it happens.

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June

I loved this poem, it makes you think twice before actually duing something that latter you'll regret. It is excellent, I loved it!

Gail

Good writting

Jackie

This poem made me cry because I've dealt with this and it's the truth.

Jules

This poem spoke to me.because I feel that this is my life.

Christine

Great poem. I loved the rhyming. Meaningful I loved it.

christina

i can relate to this poem so much. william is definantlly hit the pain and emotions right on the nose. i believe this auther and his work deserve a chance....it's beautiful!!!!

ben

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