Remember

Why are all the things that hurt you such short words? Sex, drugs, drink, club. Sex - The dirty thoughts you have in class, praying your face doesn't show through like glass. And when you show up late to the house party, you use it as an excuse, no questions asked as you feel the tightening of the noose. Drugs - Teach you how to be calm. It has you in a collar while you have it in your palm. Just take advantage of healthcare. It's not like people need it. Just a little plot of dirt, your brain, and all it needed was seeded. Drink - The stuff you throw up in the sink, while some addict looks over your sholder, your nose burning at his stink. He asks you if you're free, and you wonder, 'Why me?' and your friend pops in the door, asking if you want more. Club - Where you had your very first dance, merely bumping into someone who'd ruin your life by chance. Not with your father in the kitchen or a crush with romance. You tear up while he uses his hands to fix your lower stance. Why are all the short words so easy to remember? Sometimes, I'm not even sure we'll make it to next December.