One will drink himself into the ground, One will help him. One is bringing a life into this world, One will leave her. One will finally grow up, One will force him. One will throw her life away, Many will help her take this path. California dreams aren't always what they seem, Lives are shattered in the blink of an eye. Story after story of pain, These are the ones that don't make the news. My best friend will change because of alcohol, His ex-girlfriend will no longer care. My littler sister will grow up before her time, Her boyfriend saw to that. An abuser will see his child become like him, His girlfriend will never leave him. An angel will end up on the streets, Men will always use her. These are California nightmares, These are the stories no one wants to hear. I know these stories, I watched the people live them.
Reason for writing:
I wrote this for all of my old friends in California. I have watched too many people ruin their lives because of bad choices and I want to let people know that there are still people like me that care about people like you.
Birth sign: Virgo
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