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The speaker, a female addict, grapples with her addiction, recognizing its destructive nature yet finding comfort in its numbing effects. The poem's unique imagery evokes the sense of escapism and self-medication associated with addiction.
The Addict, published in 1974, is a collection of poems that explores the complexities of addiction and the impact it has on the individual and those around them. Through her vivid and raw language, Sexton offers a unique perspective on the struggles of addiction and the human condition.
Anne Sexton. The Addict. Sleepmonger, deathmonger, with capsules in my palms each night, eight at a time from sweet pharmaceutical bottles. I make arrangements for a pint—sized journey. I’m the queen of this condition. I’m an expert on making the trip. and now they say I’m an addict. Now they ask why. WHY! Don’t they know that I promised to die!
A popular English punk rock band of the 1980s, they were often in the indie charts during that decade. [2] [3] The Adicts originated as The Afterbirth in late 1975 but never had any music or played any shows. They later became The Pinz. [4] .
a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful: a drug / heroin addict. a gambling addict. humorous I'm a chocolate / shopping addict. Fewer examples. Some drug addicts turn to crime in order to support their habit. They were shocked to discover that their daughter was a heroin addict.
The Addict by Anne Sexton. Sleepmonger, deathmonger, with capsules in my palms each night, eight at a time from sweet pharmaceutical bottles. I make arrangements for a pint-sized journey. I'm the queen of this condition. I'm an expert on making the trip.
The Adicts | Punk Rock Band – The Adicts Official. MERCHANDISE. SHOP. VINYL RECORDS. SHOP. This video is private. Watch on. "...With their distinctive sound, sensational live shows and catchy, anthemic songs. The Adicts are one of the most recognizable punk bands of all time...”
