That First Drink

That First Drink

Did you ever stop to think
Before you took that first drink?
That one lead to so many more,
Which opened up another door,
And as you drank sip by sip,
You mind went blank, you started to tip.
Why couldn't you stop to think
Before you took that final drink?
You screamed at me and called me names
And beat me. Did you enjoy your games?
You drove me to insanity;
Took away my humanity.
I couldn't take it anymore,
I ran to the basement and locked the door...
I prayed everything would be okay;
Everyone I loved would see another day.
As for me, I'd be alright...
I took my own life that night.
I wonder if you even care;
If you even notice I'm not there.
I watch you as you get messed up.
You drink cup after cup after cup...
But now I'm far away, you see;
Never again can you harm me.
I know that I'm gone and missed,
But Dad, I have to ask you this...
Why couldn't you stop to think
Before you took that very first drink?

~*~In Loving Memory~*~
Kyle Jordan Roman
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