Poem - Mother Against Drugs

A poem about the perils of drug use written by a mother who's child got entangled in its seductive grip. The child is the dragon, and drugs are referred to as the tiger.

The Year Of The Dragon 1976

© Cheryl Chartier

Beautiful and bright was the Young Dragon. 

Capable and caring,  

Sensitive but strong,

The life of the Young Dragon

Couldn't go wrong.

Upright and steadfast,

Courageous with might,

Who knew the Dragon

Would get lost in the night.

For the Dragon met Tiger,

Who lured him away,

Into the jungle

Of life's tumultuous way.

Down the path of    

Destruction, sorrow and woes,

Down the path of

Seduction, deceit and morose.

The Tiger made promises

Which led Dragon astray,

Away from his mother, siblings and wife,

Away from the people who'd given him life.

Deep into the jungle  

Dragon followed Tiger.

Farther off the path of the good life

Deeper on the road of sorrow and strife.

And when the Dragon was

Broken, desolate and alone,

Looking through bars

At the life that he'd known,

Tiger smiled and nodded his head,

For the beautiful Dragon

Was standing alone

Far from his life, his family and home.

But Tiger underestimated

The Spirit of love,

Looking out for Dragon

From high up above.

Spirit opened doors

By providing the keys,

All Dragon had to do

Was reach for these.

Be strong Young Dragon,

Do what you must,

Before vicious Tiger,

Turns you to dust.

Reject all he offers,

Come back to the way.

We're waiting Dear Dragon,

Please join us today.

Come back from the jungle,

The Tiger and harm.

We're waiting Dear Dragon,

With wide-open arms.

The path will be twisted,

And hardships abound,

With determination as your companion,

You'll gain the high ground.

Your new life awaits you,

Grab on and demand

That the Tiger who holds you,

Desist and disband.

Shuck off your demons,

Dig deep down inside,

And know that the Spirit

Has nothing but pride.

Pride for the Dragon

Who was led astray,

Because Dragon has the courage

To keep Tiger at bay.

M. A. D.

(mother against drugs)

Mother's Day

May 9, 2004