Drink

My Drinking Problem

Every morning, I open my eyes.

For a second, the world seems beautiful,

life seems okay.

Then I come to my senses,

I remember who I am, what my life is.

I think, "Maybe I won't drink today."

I roll over, light up a cigarette,

cough until I can't breathe, 

then finish smoking it.

All the time thinking,

"Maybe I won't drink today,"

even though in the back of my mind,

I know I will.