the booze helps

doing things for others

living for someone else

keep your mouth shut

think of someone 

other than yourself

keep quiet

no opinion

live on eggshells

avoid disappointment

it’s what I’m supposed to want

work hard

do what they say

but only for the pay.

go out

or stay home 

either way

I’m all alone

watered down 

with too much to drink

afraid to say 

what I really think.