Why do you do it?

It hurts you, it hurts us.

Watching you stumble

up the stairs

or down the hall.

Knowing we can’t stop it,

is the worst part.

You won’t stop.

Won’t listen when we

plead, when we beg.

Tears come, but

accomplish nothing.

This has been happening

for so long, every night.

When will it end?

Will you ever stop?

Please?

For us?