Crutches In Life

The imagery of an actor, taking a deep drag of a cigarette

Letting out the smoke, along with it the stress

Etched in the mind, dopamine need, the Achilles’ heel of mankind.

A lone being in the company of the bottle

Haunting memories, pressures of life, unbearable throttle

A drink or many, for the time being, comfort any. 

Temple rounds, surrender to God

Strife too many in life, leave Him to guard.

Another form of dependence, socially acceptable,

they call it religion but will do for some a glass of gin.

For me my words inexhaustible dopamine source

Don't have to coax, no need to force

In all kinds of moods when life takes its course.