What Is This Thing

What is this thing that people continue to crave.. That makes them act the way they do Sons..hussle-daughters become thieves.. Husbands-wives alike become its lovers Slaves to something that has no feelings has No soul deals out guilt. What is this thing that people continue to crave.. Nothing but negativity in a package They lose their very desire to live Above what this substance gives them. They drop all hope..pick up all fear But, find courage in every sniff, shot, every swallow. What is this thing that causes people to crave... Rich man, poor man, children,women alike Hide behind it... from their familiar while it.. Stands in plain view.