Little Yellow Pill


A little bit of hash ain't no trash

Mother needs that little yellow pill to keep her still

L. S.D it just doesn’t agree

Father works so hard, I find it sad

Purple Heart, not a bad start

Sister’s going to complain, boyfriend didn’t turn up again

Tonight it must be speed, such greed

Mother's going to bed, she’s going to rest her head

I’ll try cocaine, it sends me insane

Father's going to say, well son, how was it today

I’ll smoke some grass, let life pass

My sister has to say, you don’t look too well these days

Well, it looks like it must be Babs

Especially now, I’m sad

Mother’s dying, Father’s crying, Sister’s ill

I think it must be the little yellow pill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
You know a lot about drugs. Haha. Just stick to Mary Jane . At least it's legal. But hmmm what could that yellow pill be? This was a fun read
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
You know a lot about drugs. Haha. Just stick to Mary Jane . At least it's legal. But hmmm what could that yellow pill be? This was a fun read
Mcconnell Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Nice penning Paul, good imagery and expression. Have a great day, Gordon
Bell Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Thanks, Gordon.
Baker Avatar
February 1, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Sounds like a lot of family's average day, Paul. Thanks for the humor in your poem today. I enjoyed reading it. Bill
Bell Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Lots of families like that now.
M  Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Really interesting write Paul….l enjoyed reading it!! Debx
Bell Avatar
January 28, 2024 at 4:19 AM
What one did you do. lol
One Avatar
January 27, 2024 at 6:25 AM
As someone who has to take pills daily, I can relate to your poem.. nicely done..
Bell Avatar
January 28, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Pills run the world now.
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