It only takes one bag
You didnt see it coming, when it all began
It was all fun and innocent then, you didn’t understand
Not sure where to fit or belong, no healthy way to cope
Running to different substances, it didn’t begin with dope
Problems arose in identity, longing to fit somewhere
To belong to a group who accepted you, whom you thought truly cared
Alcohol was the door opener to a life that seemed carefree
Leading to other substances, opening doors to be
Curiosity peeks, I’ll just try it one time
That euphoria created, was just a figment in your mind
Nothing would ever compare, the bliss because it’s not real
Once that high fades, feelings arise and then you begin to feel
The pain that lurked beneath the surface, it never went away
Medicate, stuff it down, at least temporarily for a day
But that chase never ends, because it will simply rob your life
Killing one dream at a time, causing more damage and strife
For now the problems that you seemed to have, have now acquired into bigger
More damage has been created, and now you cant identify the trigger
What truly led you there, can longer be managed
Because one decision led to another, causing more devastation and damage
It didnt begin with one choice, but a culmination of many
More legal fees and pending charges, yet inside your still empty
I didn’t have to live the life, to understand the outcome
I didnt have to sink with you, for I surely wasn’t numb
Waiting for the ball to drop because I knew it would come
You weren’t the only one suffering, those choices affected everyone
At times I would get angry, at other times just completely worn
For trying to help you fight that demon, I suffered scorn
Others had their opinions, just leave him and move on
You don’t walk away from blood and family, when you know where they were born
What their eyes percieved in our home, a d how hearts were broken
For not what was stated, but for the words that were not spoken
It’s easy to understand, when you walk beside
The love for a sibling simply never dies
For only we know the fear and pain that we faced every day
For that I was compelled to walk it out with you, not knowing what to say
I’m grateful, so grateful that have eternal peace
For all you ever wanted, was to feel relief
You have it now brother, I love you more than words
You taught me to be kind, not judging others, especially those who are hurt
You fought a courageous battle, for that I am so proud
In my eyes you will always be a hero, that stood out amongst the crowd
And to think it all began with just one bag, it simply blows my mind
Rest in peace Rob, for now I have peace of mind
IN DEEP WATERS 