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Waiting For Rock Bottom

When I decided I would help you
It felt felt like I went off to war
And you are right, it's not my business
But I can't take it anymore

You gave me tiny slots of time 
Choice words I said between your lines
Hear me out you sniffling wreck
I dont want you to die

I hate that poison in your pocket
It makes those shadows in your eyes
This choice was taken from you
Now I say the choice is mine

I take the deepest breaths I can
For the strength to run a sprint
Got you convinced I want a snifter
I snatch your stash and run with it

I hang my head in both my hands
When I see you scored some more
Is there anything to gain
Banging on your dealer's door

And he is right, it's not my business 
But I can't take it anymore
How can I watch you digging deeper
I watched you sink right to the floor!

I have no moves left I can make
I pray, dear God in all your grace
Do not let this rock bottom
Be a final resting place

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 9/4/2016 12:40:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this transparent reflection . Very well done!
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Date: 9/4/2016 8:39:00 AM
A 7 my friend, this should be poem of the day and week. A very well expressed piece.
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