The Problem
Today I saw the problem
Which causes me much despair
Selfishness and stupidity, fear I saw
And, sadly, addiction standing right there
Another victim clinging to the lead weight
Lifesaver so many people will choose
While their neglected child watches a parent drown
In pot, pills, sex, stealing, booze
No fault they own for wrongs their own
To admit wrong would require an internal look
And the child bears brunt to the endless hunt
And falls asleep with the unread book
Today I saw the problem and its name is adult
Who is selfish and poisoned from inside
Why do we sell our parenting for drugs?
How do we rediscover our pride?
Copyright © Anthony Amero | Year Posted 2010
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