Mom

I remember
the first time i saw you drink
one at first
then another

Saw you laugh
and sing
with the drink

I saw you be free
for many years
when you took that drink

then you became angry
when it was time to leave
hitting me
with your drink
calling me names
with every sip

i remember
when we were a family
so closed
and loved

then your drink
tore us apart

I remember when you
were my mom