Echoes of the Past

Title: Echoes of the Past

Attempts to ban an emerging drug threat,
A ceaseless cycle, lessons not yet met.
For history repeats, consequences profound,
The same mistakes made, as we look around.

The war on drugs, a battle fought in vain,
A never-ending struggle, causing immense pain.
Prohibition fuels a vicious cycle of crime,
Futility abounds, the passage of time.

Experts caution against these futile measures,
Lives torn apart, countless lost treasures.
The cycle repeats, its grip tightens and holds,
A futile dance, as the story unfolds.

Innovation arises, a new threat looms large,
But prohibition’s tendrils reach, leaving a lasting charge.
Wisdom ignored, as fear guides the way,
Society pays the cost, day after day.

Let us learn from our past, break free from the chain,
Embrace compassion, seek understanding in vain.
Forced into the shadows, the cycle continues,
Desperate cries unheard, as hope slowly diminishes.