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Ann Marie Steele's avatar

What an amazing collection! After reading I realized that addiction can come in many shapes and forms....

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Steve Elliott's avatar

Poetry itself is an addiction)))

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Anton's avatar

Thank you for this raw and evocative exploration of addiction. Your words lay bare the complexities of dependency, offering readers a glimpse into the struggles and resilience that often go unseen.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Another incredible collection from brave writers expressing their deepest selves. So many different lives and vices explored with authenticity and courage. Proud of you all, and honoured to be apart of it.

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A.J. Grant's avatar

Curation, art, formatting, words, all flowing together to create a beautifully addicting collection

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Thank you, A.J!

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you!

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Debdutta Pal's avatar

I'm not sure how it's happening, but each collection is better than the last, which I already thought was fucking phenomenal. I think we're approaching a cosmic event soon. It will change us.

This isn't just poetry, it whispers to my soul.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

A total eclipse of the heart?

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

The talent here is astronomical! What a collection! This should be turned into a book. I'm gobsmacked. 🔥🤍🤍🤍

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

That's an awesome idea. Thank you, Marcia!

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

Isn’t it! I’d love to see that. I’d buy it 🙌😘

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you!!

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Steve Elliott's avatar

A slim volume. What a great idea!

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Marcia Abboud's avatar

I think so Steve :))

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Jozef Cain's avatar

This collection is in my top three out of what we have done so far at Black Coffee Poetry. Thank you to each of you writers who took on this topic of addiction. It is an honour to be working alongside Edward and Harry and doing my little part in putting together these important and powerful anthologies. And a special thanks to our readers. One Love to you all.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Couldn't agree more. This is a seriously heavy hitter, and definitely deserving of a podium spot.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

The Blank Page, Revenge, Suicide Anthology Part II and this one are my favs, agreed!

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Melanie Cole's avatar

Y'all did good.

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Sue Banerji's avatar

Yet another successful collaboration of brilliance by Black Coffee Poetry! I have to re read them. But my oh my!!

Hugs from Mamah Sue to all the 'addicts' here n there. Stay loved❤️

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Thank you, dear Sue!

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The Forgotten Muse's avatar

This was such a beautiful collection. I love how they’re all diverse yet unifying in nuance and complexity. Good job everyone.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you so much, Muse!

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Nancy Santos's avatar

Love the variety of style and addiction presented in this stellar collection from y’all.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank y’all!

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Nancy Santos's avatar

I read that in Dark Chocolat’s voice. 🤣

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Omg, I’m writing Dark Chocolat 2 as we speak = SyNcHrOniCiTy

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Nancy Santos's avatar

Excellent! I was gonna say we need an encore performance.

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SirenSkin's avatar

All of these are AMAZING! I am so thankful to be a part of the collection!

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

We are so thankful you chose to take part.

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Kali Fox-Jirgl's avatar

What I love most about this anthology is how it highlights that there are MANY forms of addiction. It’s not always drugs and alcohol… and any addiction can take over our lives. Great job to everyone here for being vulnerable and honest.

Luis Rosa, your thoughts on being addicted to the past was utterly brilliant!

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

I completely agree. I'm amazed by the range and the depth of addictions everyone explored here. Every one provocative and introspective in their own ways.

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MaryAnne Bernardo's avatar

All these pieces are shattering in the best way

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Thank you, MaryAnne!

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Luis Rosa's avatar

Just read through all the poems, each was just as good and deep and well penned as the next. A rollercoaster of feelings, too. Bravo to all.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

Bravo to you, Luisdinno.

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wildflower's avatar

Thanks so much for letting me be a part of this collection! Each piece is so unique, so special, so striking!!

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

It is our honour to host your words, wildflower.

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Black Coffee Poetry's avatar

A pleasure!

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Melanie Cole's avatar

This was absolutely incredible. There was so much variety, vulnerability, and honesty. A few pieces truly wowed me. Andy (I don't know why it's not letting me tag you), your piece was so dear to me. I will be thinking about it (and probably re-reading it) for some time.

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Andy Edge's avatar

💛💛💛💛

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