Artificial Happiness

Pills of artificial happiness,

And needles slid into veins,

Have stolen from all, the soul of a man.

He’s a son, a grandson, a husband, a dad,

A man who has the potential,

To contribute in such a positive way.

But the money generated

From all of the avenues traveled,

By prescription and illegal drugs,

Is far to necessary for this economy.

For policemen, pharmacists, physicians, and lawyers;

Educators, social workers, therapists and such,

All are paid with the millions of dollars,

Gleened from the pockets of home-made addicts.

These addicts come from all over the nation,

Our nation, the great USA,

The leader of all in addiction.

A government that talks the talk of “Just Say No.”

While walkng the walk of “the Rich get Richer.”