Every morning one looks out
And hopes to see the sunrise
It is a wonderful gift from nature
And stimulates a person to
Get moving and accomplish
Things not previously thought of
One proceeds and works diligently
Hoping to create a long list of things done
It doesn’t always work out that way
There is always the possibility of clouds and rain
This would be enough to set anyone’s plans back
When it happens you have to address it
With an attitude that says that tomorrow is another day
And when it comes it brings another opportunity
When you finish a job and it has been done well
You get a rush of adrenalin; you feel good
Some cannot manage to get along this way
They need to get their highs from drugs and alcohol
It is a foolish way to go and most will agree
I know, I know they will say but then
Continue down that road that takes you nowhere
Health eventually becomes an issue
What started out innocently enough becomes tragic
As the one who was so sure of himself dies
We hear and read about it every day and the
Number of deaths from drug over dose
Keeps growing and the families who must contend
With this are heartbroken and bewildered
They did all they possibly could, but
Still could not cause an impact on their loved one’s behavior
The need for drugs usually brings violence
Because money is needed and usually obtained
In a way where other people are injured or dead
We all wonder how to bring this cycle to an end
We do not want to worry all night about what morning brings
Stanski
January 26, 2022 ^
Steve Haarman 