He slowly walked down the road
Suitcase in hand
Carrying a heavy load
Not any plan
A life of dismay
He tried to ponder
How he ended up this way
Why did he still wander
Was it the drink
Or was it the drugs
How did he sink
Lower than bugs
He took a flask
Out of his pocket
It was a task
Out dropped a locket
He remembered her voice
Sweet lilting tones
She told him it’s your choice
When they talked on the phone
He never listened never did care
She died soon after
He said a short prayer
There’ll be no more laughter
In my life
I’ve killed my mother
Destroyed my wife
They both deserved more
Than I ever gave
I was always sore
Became a slave
To booze and drugs
No more excuses
I’ll never get hugs
I’ll stop all my uses
A block away he stopped again
Took out his flask
Said you’re my only friend
No need to ask
He continued to use
Anyone he met
He did abuse
He didn’t know how to give
No family no friends
He travels on..no where to live
All alone in the end
He didn’t know how to give
The Traveler
mlgkats
so sad , this just wants to make you cry how people can get so out of control the drink, abuse and how it is sad to be alone, very good writing
Sally Omar replied
Mel, Thank you so much, and it is so prevalent today..Sally xxoo
olawunmi
What a loss! Well written Sally!
Sally Omar replied
Summayyah, Thank you so much… Sadly,sometimes people just ruin
their lives for alcohol and drugs…Sally Omar
notculpable
A wonderful poem we can learn from :)
mlgkats
ye it is but it still happens shame, your welcome
photos40
Beautifully written.
Sally Omar replied
Wayne, Thank you so much..Glad you enjoyed it.. Sally xxoo
Angela Harburn
So very beautifully written Sally – such a sad way to live a life! xxx
Sally Omar replied
Angela, Thank you so much…There are many people living this
way due to addictions…Sally xxoo
Al Neaimi
Hi Sally , Mel just told me about your work , great to discover your work , love what you write , this one is amazing as i knew someone like that , well done .
Al neaimi
Sally Omar replied
Al, Thank you so much…I hope you enjoy what I do with words…I
so enjoy writing….Sally xxoo
Al Neaimi
Glad you do .. so the rest of us can enjoy it with you :-)