Your eyes shined and your voice burned. You were an object of ****** attraction. My affection for you was purely physical. After a few too many drinks, I realized I wanted you. I wanted you to shine your light into my darkest corners. But I'm bitter and sharp. I'll break your heart. I won't let you hurt yourself on me.

No one told me growing up would be like this. I was never warned I'd be stuck in a circle of constant drinking and drugs and smoking. I was not aware my arms would be covered in blood as I choked down more and more pills until the pain was gone. No one told me any of this would happen and it's not fair