Through The Ages.

I'm 10

and I'm looking down at the joint in my hand

taking the lighter I put the flame to the end

and inhale.

I'm 12

with a cup of brown liquid in my hand

I put it up to my lips and feel the liquid burn my throat

and wince.

I'm 15

with tablets in my hands

I bring them up to my lips and put them in my mouth

and let go.

I'm 18

with a beer in my hand

while others are scattered on the ground

and I'm lost.

I'm 19

free of alcohol in my blood stream

still smoking on occasion, but not as much anymore

and recovering.