"Pip-ocrite"
The clock is ticking slowly by, and I ask why I gotta hide
Up in the bathroom, smokin', hopin', they don't look me in the eye
At work, at home, when I'm alone, with strangers, fools that I just met
I bet the next person that meets me treats me with zero respect
And I regret the things I did back then, I swear I've changed my ways
Every person I was worse than 's cursed, wishin' for better days
I know my mission in this life is so much greater than it seems
I am redeemed - I mean I was - please tell me this is just a dream
I sometimes act like I'm the smarter "chard'r" speaking on the truth
The only truth is I'm a martyr, trying hard to hide the proof
I'm just a broken girl who grew up, never learned the skills to cope
I guess the jokes on me, the hope I've seen got smoked up with the dope
Then...
I look at you sometimes and wonder what is under that blank stare
I know the curtain you pull up to hide the hurt is hangin' there
You tell me not to worry, It's just my brain that spins too fast, relax!
I CAN'T! 'cuz when pips break they shatter more than just the glass
In fact...
Riddle me this if u're the real Pied Piper, why don't good things last 2 long?
I mean our blessings burn up quicker than the drugs packed in my bong
A home, career, a good night's sleep, clear mind, and children's laughter
Husband or wife, friends treat you right, a fight with sorry after
Let's see...
Money for rent, good credit, smiles, you keep true to your word
We'd be dead or locked away if we really got what we deserved
Listen...
I aint hatin', I'm just statin', might as well while in this game
When grass is cut, the snakes will show...
Oh well, I know the snakes by name
---Original poem by Mary Driver 2017
About the Creator
Mary Driver
Passionate, empathetic, quirky. I write and sing music inspired by surviving addiction. I love Bob Seger & Tupac. I appreciate authenticity & kindness. I am intense. My Dad died from Alzheimer's, and it changed my heart.
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