by Anita Brown

Created on: August 19, 2008

When I heard you take your first breath
I knew you were meant to be here
I watched you grow to a fine young man
Your endless smile, a joy to share

Now I watch your smile fading
Your body shaking and growing thin
Your big blue eyes gone black
The pain on your face,the pain within

I see the razor blade and pills on your nightstand
The papers,pipes and torch beside your bed
The white powder reminents on your hand
Am I seeing you come to your end

You unrelentlessly deny there's a problem
Do you think we don't know what you do
When you've gone from a beautiful young man
Now have no desire for truth

Today I found you listless
Curled up like a child on your bed
Blood soaked all over your pillow
And a needle beside your head

It's time for devine intervention
I scoop you up in my arms
Helping you live is my intention
Protect you from any more harm

To detox you go, I don't see you for months
Then you walk through the door
Your eyes are smiling again my son
Peace and tranquility ever more

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