Drinking

Drinking

I refuse to get drunk

I will have a drink once in awhile

But I have never been drunk

Because I have seen what it does to people

Not being responsible

Drinking and driving

Risking their own and someone else’s life

Once I see one of my loved ones drunk

My heart sinks to the ground

Because I thought they were able to control

Sometimes they don’t know their limit

And it gets taken to the next level

Then I’m left helping them into the house..

At least they are smart enough not to drive

Well all except one…..

The reason I don’t want to be drunk is because

The way it takes over someone

Turns them into someone completely mean and uncaring

Or completely silly and stupid

When I see a man buying drinks when he can’t even pay his rent

And then he is left out on the streets

Expecting us to feel sorry for him and give him our money

That we have worked so hard for..

I need every dime that I make…

Drinking changes people

And I have always said I’m not going to change..

So I’m keeping myself away from that addiction.

Reviews

[After the Blackbird Sin..]

Yeah, very good sentiment, but you haven't really written a poem here so much as an essay formatted as a poem. Adding some imagery would be a good place to start.

[Kiddx]

A very good choice to make

When I see a man buying drinks when he can't even pay his rent
And then he is left out on the streets
Expecting us to feel sorry for him and give him our money
That we have worked so hard for..
I need every dime that I make�
Drinking changes people
And I have always said I'm not going to change..
So I'm keeping myself away from that addiction.

These words here I liek really well, this is so true, very well written with a great message.

[poetforlife]

That's a good rule of thumb to live by, my friend. This is a simple, well worded reminder of what alcohol can do to people when they least expect it. Good job!