By: Cedric McClester

What can we do,
In order to discourage,
Young people from
Seeking false courage ?
Or prevent them from
Going full throttle
By drinking alcohol
By the bottle

What can we say,
That will resonate,
With an underage drinker,
That could change their fate?
Is there some way
For us to intervene,
Before it’s too late,
Ya know what I mean?

How can we reach ‘em,
In a meaningful way,
That would make them listen,
To what we have to say?
Must adverse consequence
Be bought into play,
In order for them to realize,
That it’s not okay?

How do we change,
Their social norms,
To shelter them,
From future storms?
Ya see the answer
I’m hoping we can  find
Will help them to have
A change of mind


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