The Torch (Act Two) Poem by Matt Mondschein

The torch slowly fades
The burning sensation
Languishly depleting into another
Pepsi generation

No more parties for me, my friend
No more pool tables to set you on
The memories, the concert date
Forever gone

Back to sobriety
No more calamity
Bringin' back
All of me

This program saves lives
Been there and it works
No more bar room insanity
No more alcoholic jerks

It's better this way
Come join me if you will
I'll always be your friend
Still