Wow, this was a very different poem. It really makes you think differently about alcoholics. I do think you could maybe go into more detail about why he had to become and alcoholic. It's a little vague, but it's still good how it is. I also like how you did the first and last stanza.. It's like the alcoholic's life starts and ends on that bench. This was really great.

so think again next time you pass
an alcoholic on a bench
don't look at him with selfish eyes
try use your common sense...
^^In the last line I -think- it should be "try using your common sense...". If it's not sorry. >< Haha. Anyways, this was a great write. Very original. Great job, Mark! :]

Keep writing!
Cayce

I liked this poem. i live with an alcoholic, so i know how that is. i liked how you started and ended it. good job.