I didn't invite the pain.
The rough
Raw
Selfish hurt
Turned up unexpectedly.

I didn't invite the sadness.
The cold
Hard
Purple pills
Were forced into my system.

I didn't invite the drugs.
Smoke
Snort
Inject relief
Became force of habit.

I didn't invite the love.
The lying
Cheating
Disillusion
Caught me off guard.

But I did invite the end.
The black
Hateful
Welcome end
Arrived right on time.

I wasn't around long enough
To see my mother's face.