The Heroin Epidemic

It began with a hit Problems were solved Then you couldn't get lit And addiction evolved Your body craved more The smoke couldn't handle Now covered in sores Too common a scandal You recall the time Needles were bad But now, every nine They soften your sad Mascara smothers droopy eyes Whispers from others Ignite your cries Wrapping your sleeves Around your hands Joining thieves For what your body demands You have nothing to trade But the flesh you wear Others get laid To take you there Your home is a dump Filled with useless junk You're in a funk So you get your fix Ready for kicks A different mix You see the light Your body relaxed But then lose sight A bad batch A drop of blood Joined with a tear The addicts crud Your end is here But what you don't see Or perhaps never saw Friends and family Anticipated your fall Sleepless nights Anxious days Agonizing fright Throughout your phase Now they find you A lifeless shell You may be through But their in hell