Behind Closed Doors

A happy family full of smiles
Well known throughout the community
But at home the real family appears,
A family so far from unity.

A darkened shadow comes across
The monster within is released,
With the unwanted help of alcohol
The tension is increased.

The lights go out, the doors are closed
The yelling gets louder and worse.
Why cant they just realise
How much it really hurts

To have your hopes and wishes
Of a happy family shattered
When the bottle reaches his mouth
It's like nothing's ever mattered.

So many tears have fallen
A bottle being the cause,
Why do we have to have this pain
A secret hidden behind closed doors