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Spiked

Shattered and scattered the shooter fires hitting or missing the target called humanity. It's warm narcotic bullet is the shot heard around the world. A liquid death bubbling in a spoon filled cauldron awaiting it's deadly orders to be released upon it's victims. From the lush flowered poppy fields of countries torn asunder by its demonic grip, to the rabid urban streets of every major city in the world, to the smallest sequestered hamlet, it's opiate drenched effects are felt. No one is safe from it's lethal touch, such is the power of it's malignant reach. It's evil skill robs everyone of their promised dreams and leaves in it's wake only memories of what could have been in the aching unfulfilled veins of humanity. It is the ultimate final lie, promising an unbounded freedom but only giving an everlasting prison sentence that eventually ends in a companionless death. It's horrific reign of terror commenced deep within the dawn of civilization spanning the length and breadth of history. And today it's looming omnipresent evil stands perched upon our very doorsteps awaiting it's entry into the unsuspecting households of the world. Beware humanity! Beware of this beast who seduces with whispered lies of everlasting bliss and never allow it's entry in your life. visionary imagist "Joey"

24 Comments

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Jo-Ann Hayden 26 Feb 2008

No one is safe, I lost a great friend to this monster. Stunning imagery, Beautifuly executed, and very eloquently put.

Jessica Courtley-Rose 05 Dec 2007

Again here a powerful image...and carefully thought out words...I am trying t educate myself about addiction as it is hard for me to understand...thanks for always helping me to look at things in a way I may not have before!

Artist Reply: Jessica: This painting attempts the impossible. To describe the evils of the power of addiction. Than ks for your sharing with me on this inscrutable subject.

joe valcourt 04 Dec 2007

the double edge sword of feeling---pain and pleasure.

Artist Reply: Joe: Thanks. i value your opinions and welcome your insights. Again thank you.

Gabrielle Stahlie 02 Dec 2007

Joey, I often wonder about the two faces a drug has like heroine, with one hand it relieves the pain for the people who are very sick and even dying and give them some rest and with the other hand it destroys lifes for the people who suffer from "life" and cannot cope with the daily situations. Still, original, it is a product of nature. But sometime it seems a weird joke of nature to me. You painting is very moving, very direct eand wonderful.

Artist Reply: Gabrielle: Your wise and profound words are an inspiration to this humble artist. Thank you for sharing your words with me.

merle cruser 02 Dec 2007

Very intense and moving dialog. The painting superb!

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 01 Dec 2007

Brilliant Powerful Outstanding Art,Joey!!!

Artist Reply: Dee; Thanks for taking the time to stop by my little oil painting and sharing with me. i do so appreciate your words.

JENNIFER VAN DINTER 30 Nov 2007

I LIKE THIS ...BUT THE NEEDLE MAKES ME CRINGE

Artist Reply: Jennifer: Thanks for stopping by and sharing your input with me. i do so appreciate you doing so.

Joanna Jungjohann 30 Nov 2007

extremely well done!~

Artist Reply: Joanna; Thanks for your comment. they are always appreciated. Again thank you.

annette steens 30 Nov 2007

What about "medicins" given through doctors saying it heals you? The greatest lie too. Think about tranquillizers and anti depressiva. Also our food is poissened and we are mostly addicted to that kind of food from the fridge and so on.Only the mind can heal our ego. Great painting.

Artist Reply: Annette; Your words ring so true. i am glad that you take the time to comment. i value your opinions. Thanks again my friend.

Cindy Lemoi 30 Nov 2007

Powerful message and painting Joey. Well done !!

Artist Reply: Cindy: Thank you for stopping by my little gallery and sharing your kind comments with me.

Olga van Dijk 29 Nov 2007

POWERFUL..... my goodness... this is really powerful Joey! GREAT MESSAGE!!--

Artist Reply: Olga; thanks for commenting on my little oil painting. i really appreciate your input.

brenda coster 29 Nov 2007

What you wrote is oh so powerful and very true Joey. To think that I believed the lie of "everlasting bliss". Today I can only listen to the whispers of HP. With God I can have everlasting bliss! Brenda

Artist Reply: Brenda: your words are very wise and poignant. thanks for sharing with me your kind and insightful remarks.

Tahnja Wolter 29 Nov 2007

powerful and poignant depiction of a truly devastating evil. My dear friend and spiritual brother in Christ, you are often in my thoughts, most definately embedded in my heart and always in my prayers as we indeed traverse together in this journey of life, serving the Master and seeking to fulfill our purpose for God...

Artist Reply: Tahnja: I do so appreciate you taking the time to comment so nicely on my little oil painting. i hope all is well with you and yours. thank you again my friend.

helen tyralik 29 Nov 2007

what a great way to show addiction and its consequences, very creative,Joey

Artist Reply: Helen; I glad that you liked my little oil painting. Love your art as well.

John Fish 28 Nov 2007

very scary, but beautifully done

Artist Reply: John: Thanks for noticing my little oil painting. I appreciate your continuing support.

Betsy Foster 28 Nov 2007

Great piece, Joey, wonderful!!

Artist Reply: Betsy; I am glad that you stopped by my little gallery and commented. thanks for doing so and stop back again.

Ann Fawssett-Atkin 28 Nov 2007

Very well done VI

Artist Reply: Ann: Thanks for commenting on this piece. Always appreciated.

Maria Murphy 28 Nov 2007

Wise words!what a great oil ,joey

Artist Reply: Maria: thanks. I hope all is well with you. I do appreciate your kind remarks.

Alberto D'Assumpcao 28 Nov 2007

Fantastic composition and colours, Joey!

Artist Reply: Alberto: thank you for sharing with me. i do value your opinions.

jamie winter 28 Nov 2007

very very cool Joey. this is completly awesome wow

Joke Schotting 28 Nov 2007

EXCELLENT WORK JOEY!!!

Artist Reply: Joke: Thank you for sharing with me your gracious words. Stop back anytime.

Gabriele Swanson 28 Nov 2007

outstanding work Joey

Artist Reply: Gabriele: thanks for taking the time and stopping by my little gallery. it is deeply appreciated. Stop back anytime.

Chris Roukema 28 Nov 2007

To the Point, Joey! Excellent Work! We all have options in this World plagued by the many evils!

Artist Reply: Chris: Thanks again for sharing with me. Your valued comments are deeply appreciated my friend.

Anneke Hut 28 Nov 2007

Your words are so true, that's very well spoken, Joey. I hope you will reach the people that need to hear them, with this impressive piece of art.

Artist Reply: Anneke: Thanks for taking the time to give me your input. i do so appreciate you taking the time to view my work. thank you again.