An old friend lived amongst us

His scent still lingers here

His sound can still be heard through long fortgotten verse

A slave to substance he was

Trapped by his own mind

Convinced that temptation was unavoidable

Couldn't last without a drink in hand

Couldn’t make it without pills to clear his head

Carved his wrist when he wasn't needed

Carved my heart with the loss of his friendship

Please be patient he asked of me

How much time can I waste on a lost cause?

It's all you

And I won’t

And I won't take the blame this time

I won't take the blame this time