The first unwanted intervention
came without a prior mention;
flashing lights and screaming child
so entered world of pain yet "styled"

Second came as group emerged
from pub with dutch's courage served
they said "don't smoke away your pain"
although their substance use should shame

The third, by friend, was uttered next
"Don't say their liquid courage hexed
attempt. They needed substance too
for pain their intervention brew"

The fourth I found much later still
in irony of other's swill
It's easier to put the blame
and not attempt to help the swain.

So finally I'm left to see
hypocrisy in you and me
For friends attempts to lift my heart
missed obvious, thus act departs