Stop You

Stop You

I was sitting at home in the kitchen

And I see you were pouring Vodka into a shot glass

You were chasing it with a energy drink

You looked at me and asked if I wanted a shot

I told you no and you had a disappointed stare..

I asked you what is wrong

And you said that you wanted someone to drink with

I still declined the request because I simply don’t drink like that..

And you being my brother you should have known

About an hour goes by and I hear him go outside

I’m praying that he doesn’t get in his car..

I hear his engine start

And my heart dropped from my chest

I wanted to run out to the street

And stand in front of your car

And say take my life

Before you take your own and someone else’s..

When I got to the door you were already gone..

I wanted to pick up my phone and call you

But you just wouldn’t listen to me

I laid in my bed that night

Worried and scared

Hoping you are okay..

I see lights flash in my room

It was you

And I finally could breath again..

I said a prayer to God

Thanking him for looking after you

But I know deep down in my heart

That this was not the first time

And I am scared to death that this is not the last..

And I am not the one to stop you….

Reviews

[Larissa G.]

Wow. A very powerful narrative poem reflecting an all-too common scenario around the world, I think.
Thank you for sharing this. It's a wonderful style.

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

A very well written poem, with a very strong message not to drink and drive. Thank you for sharing. Debileah