Tonight I read a poem to you That was written from the heart, As I read the lines out loud to you Your tears began to start. A Mother hurt by love, so the story goes to say, An alcoholic husband who drank his life away. The passion and the love this woman had for him, But not enough to hold a soul so full of sin. Once their life together was as happy as could be, But as the years went on, there were changes she could see. Late nights and then the parties, then not coming home; you're to blame, The lipstick and cheap perfume and the nights you would call her name. The money that provided the essentials in life to live, Now was taken away from us to the sins of life you'd give. Now our life is all but over as you lie in intensive care, The innocent lives you took last night is far too much to bear. Tonight I said a prayer to God just before you passed away, If another comes into my life please keep the alcohol away. © Terry P. Barnes          Please email Terry P. Barnes for permission to use 'Innocent Lives' Also email Terry and let him know how you felt when reading ' Innocent Lives'. Far too many innocent lives are affected due to excessive alcohol. Families are torn apart, often abused and abandond, then there are the other innocent ones whose lives are cut short due to drunken drivers. Please, seek assistance if you have an alcohol problem, before it is too late. Above all, if you have been drinking alcohol, please do not drive. Thank you Terry for allowing your poetry to be displayed on this website. Please click on the picture below to visit Terry P. Barnes.