First; I've always admired this form, and I've even tried it. Unfortunately, I could never come up with anything even close to this good. This is one of those forms that are not Briana-friendly. :p

Second; If I'm understanding the piece correctly, you're talking about how people turn to substance [abuse] when something else in they're life is missing, and I love that. You're writing about something that happens everyday, and is out in plain sight for anyone to see if they care to look, but you do it so beautifully.

Last; Personally, I LOVE the repetition this form requires. It's not too much, but it's enough. Your word choice is great. This piece kept my attention throughout, and I did not stray once. I'm easily distracted, but nothing could distract me while I was reading this. Kudos for that.

"The seven demons are often deployed
Working mischief in their dusty trails
Many times we search to fill the void"

-- These are my favourite lines in the poem. I picture the Seven Dwarfs working in a mine. rofl. Which is effing COOL!

Great job. Five out of five.

``Briana

I really like the poem. It has a true message. The only thing is it didn't flow all too well. But it was REALLY good, despite that. Keep it up!

Wonderful write. Very interesting. A few things... The flow of this was really good because of the repitition of that one line. Interesting style of writing.. 2nd, maybe put at the bottom what this form is like a brief description. That'd help the reader determine if you did it right and it's just a good thing to put on there so readers understand that that's why there's repetition. 3rd, the last stanza was 4 lines, the others were all 3. Does this kind of form allow that? Anyways, great poem. Very true all together. Well written, 5/5.

I definately love the repetition this style of poetry produces, I've always been a fan of those who can do it well. I believe that all of us toy with things to fill the voids in our life, whatever they may be. Some of us just find different solutions from our chemical experiences. Excellent job and great flow 5/5 GG23

Beautifully written, i love the subject, wow it's amazing. extra kudos to you for being able to write a specific form like that. i can't do that (i write freestyle) so i really admire anyone who can do that.
great job, 5/5!!!
~Emmi

I've tried to write a Villanelle before but for some reason it just doesn't turn out as well as what you have done; and I also like the way you weaved people and their life's into it. Well done..take care