I took one step closer to what I
left behind and saw that you were
more fragile than I remembered
you were pale, thin, and
obviously intoxicated
(Some things never change) You
reached your arms out for me and
when I saw the self-inflicted track
marks on your arm, i could
not help but be nauseated
at all the memories that
flooded back; your 2 DUI's
the time you wrecked your
truck in the canal and all
the times I sat there just
waiting for the ambulence
to arrive. and I always
thought that you were
more than that, but
now I know it was
just wishful
think
ing
.
.
.
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