A Lifetime of Regret

One drink, two drinks, I'm still fine The world spins slow, my thoughts align Three drinks, four drinks, I'll go to the store A buzz in my head, a step a little more I stumble out, into the evening air A loud crash, followed by a cry, beyond repair What have I done? I thought I was fine Regret creeps in, like a thief in the night's design The judge's words echo, a harsh refrain "Your choices have consequences, you're to blame" A sentence is handed, a weight to bear A lifetime of regret, for a moment's free care In the shadows of guilt, I'll find my way A lesson etched in pain, every single day No more illusions, no more false pride I will never drink again, to the day I die.