Story last updated at 11/19/2009 - 2:18 pm
Only Once
I once had hints of brilliance
and I could have been a star.
But the hopeful flicker
was drowned in liquor
and went out in the bar.
I once had giants for parents
they were huge for doing right.
But for all their strength
I sank at length
from the warmth of their sight.
I once was decked with self-respect,
my name akin to gold.
But the drink, it dried
me up inside
and cast me from the fold.
I once had friends with common sense
all guides and meaning well.
But they left in tears
when they couldn't steer
me from this road to Hell.
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