A Reminder To The Future Soberer Me

I let my guard down, how stupid.

All of the sweet smiles and lies made me believe,

I felt like I belonged and that, some how, by some stroke of luck; 

I had finally gained a family.

I got comfortable and I thought all was good.

Oh God, how I was wrong...

All the walls that I thought was secure, shattered.

The masks of happiness dropped,

and I was left alone crying and hurt.

I knew who I was dealing with, 

but I hoped people could change.

All I can do now is see where I made my mistakes,

and harden myself again once I reach the end of this bottle.

I refuse to make the same mistakes again.

I let my guard down, I was stupid,