William Seward Burroughs II, American novelist, poet, essayist and spoken word performer. I had started reading one of his books 'Junky: The Definitive Text of Junk' over the holidays and it really struck a chord with me. His satirical manner in which he approached the subject of heroin of which he himself was a user of, impressed, shocked and disgusted me. I think it changed him as it must change everyone who becomes dependedent on it. I've decided to think about how this drug has such a detrimental effect on the body and mind...
I have learned the junk equation. Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life.
No comments:
Post a Comment