Dear old friend I have to ask

Why you keep picking up that flask

I'm sorry that it's all you've known

But can't you see what you have at home?

Beautiful children who've seen too much

They need the love of a mothers touch

I know it's not my place to say

But it doesn't have to be this way

I know the sadness you think it rids

But you just give it to your kids

They notice what you think they don't

They know you can but that you won't

Proving them wrong will change your life

Don't let a substance cause this strife

You don't need it now it'll stunt your growth

This time don't let it be a broken oath