A Warning to all our friends and family!

My Name is Meth
Written Thursday November 17, 2005
This poem appears on the Seventh Native American Generation (SNAG) website, a magazine for and by Native youth.
SNAG Magazine: http://www.snagmagazine.com


This poem was written by a young Indian girl while she was in jail on drug charges. The young woman was addicted to meth. She fully grasped the horrors of the drug while she wrote this simple, profound poem.
The girl was released from jail, but true to her story, meth owned her. She was found dead shortly after. The needle was still in her arm --


My Name is Meth
I destroy homes, I tear families apart,
I take your children, and that's just the start.
I'm more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.

If you need me, remember I'm easily found,
I live all around you -
in schools and in town
I live with the rich, I live with the poor,
I live down the street, and maybe next door.

I'm made in a lab, but not like you think,
I can be made under the kitchen sink.
In your child's closet, and even in the woods,
If this scares you to death, well it certainly should.

I have many names, but there's one you know best,
I'm sure you've heard of me, my name is crystal meth.
My power is awesome, try me you'll see,
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once and I might let you go,
But try me twice, and I'll own your soul.

When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie,
You do what you have to -- just to get high.
The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms.
You'll lie to your mother, you'll steal from your dad,
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised,
I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.

I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,
I turn people from God, and separate friends.
I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride,
I'll be with you always -- right by your side.
You'll give up everything - your family, your home,
Your friends, your money, then you'll be alone.

I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give,
When I'm finished with you, you'll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned - this is no game,
If given the chance, I'll drive you insane.
I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind,
I'll own you completely, your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed,
The voices you'll hear, from inside your head.
The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see,
I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.

But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart,
That you are mine, and we shall not part.
You'll regret that you tried me, they always do,
But you came to me, not I to you.

You knew this would happen, many times you were told,
But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
You could have said no, and just walked away,
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?

I'll be your master, you will be my slave,
I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It's all up to you.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell,
Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.


This is so tragic, Let everyone you know read about it so maybe they will not do it!!!!!!!!

Snow,Snow go away

Hi ,
Things here in Lodi are so snowy. We must have a foot of snow. We were suppose to get this major snow storm today but thank the Lord we were spared. Saturday I went and decided to go and shovel the drive way, well, I ended up in the hospital. Yes me the strong one. The one who can do it all myself. Hahahaha!!!!When My grandson saw me he came over to help me. Again thank God , He noticed I was not acting right and went and got his mom by then I was in a chair and I guess she took me to the hospital. I really don't remember much . I guess it was a TIA. Not really sure about that either. But I now feel better. B/P's a little high but I guess I lucked out. Just having the Lord by my side helped. He sent Thomas over who is 12. So I want to warn everyone snow can put a lot of pressure on your body and head. Please take measures to be safe and if you are older let it melt. Pay a kid or just don't go out. We are do for more snow Sunday and Monday I hope that passes too.
This is a crazy time we live in. but it is our time . Just be safe the winter will end soon I hope. I could never of made it in the ice age. I am a freeze baby. Funny but come August I will be complaining about the heat. But what I would give for some of that right now. Till the next time be safe and remember to say your prays.