You Little Devil

her heart could not withstand 
anymore pain from the life 
of her son's daily usage 
of drugs and alcohol

only sixteen and yet to blossom
mother had to make some 
tough choices either check him
into a treatment facility by dawn

or simply call the morgue
while holding sons photograph
kneeling and crying at his casket



Tribute To Addictions
May God Give You Strength
To Fight That Demon
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Joseph Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 7:40 AM
My heart is with you, on this long and difficult road.
Guzzi Avatar
May 18, 2009 at 4:56 PM
sixteen....line 5...so many addictions so little life....HUGS..Light & Love
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