Be not forgot

Addiction takes a foothold and collects its next toll

when the user begins defending use of the substance.

The greater the shame, the more the blame," Chapman

suggests to his readers. With "Illusionary Friend" Dan

sends a precautionary message to all naïve, curious and

foolishly potential addicts who believe that

drugs-of-choice are safe enough to avoid addiction. His poetry makes us think

about what we do and our choices.