sometimes

Sometimes all we need is a drink.
Or that one last cigarette that leads to another pack.
Or that one hit of high to calm those nerves.
Or even that last hit of medicated bliss..

Sometimes all we need is understanding
Just a comforting hug that says "I love you"
"I'll be there for you, not matter what"
"You're never wrong, it's never your fault"

Sometimes all we need is some security.
Money would take us a long way.
A house to call home wouldn't hurt.
Just a place where you wouldn't lose your mind.

But really, we don't need any of these things
These mostly are things we want!
We need the constant pity and distraction
Or else we'd be forced to deal with what needs attention.

We only REALLY need ourselves, everything else is a lie.
We can kid ourselves all we want, we'll never love anyone like our self.
We need to wake up! To see the truth.
We're not going anywhere, we're stuck..

Wings clipped, grounded for good. But not out, not lost yet.
Don't resign yourself to a life of mediocrity.
You maybe down now, but you can fly again. Just believe.
In yourself. No drugs, wine, people, hugs, security can EVER make you fly,
As high as you can yourself..
And if you realize that, in it's simplicity,
Bon voyage my friend. See you on the other side.
It's better there.