As I look at the person I thought I knew
Sticking a needle in her arm
About as skinny as a twig
toothpicks for legs
only veins she shot up in for arms
She was my protector
until the drugs took over
Now, nothing that protects
just the oxygen tank that keeps her bleeding
It’s all she can hold and keep close
The only thing she’s unable to sell for a “fix”
The only thing trying to save her life
she gave up a long time ago

Passing this trait to both of her daughters
Can’t let it happen to me
I still have a future ahead
I can’t let her ruin my life
Even though I ruined hers
I have to leave

She was a role model
now she’s a charity case
images of what not to be

I always promised her
I would stay no matter what
what if I had stayed
didn’t let her push me away
why did I ruin her life
she always tried saving mine
why did I **** her