over the marijuana plant and the coca leaf
or a bunch of pills
to try and get their thrills
over a drug you shoot
because you think it’s cute.
Over something you smoke,
man, it ain’t no joke.
Over something you drink,
homeboy, don't you think?
Over something you snort
like your playing a sport.
One day you'll go too far,
and you'll come up short.
Some people out there don't seem to get my point.
Telling people crack kills
while they’re smoking a joint.
But the point of this poem is to tell you the facts.
Some people die from smoking reefer
like they die from crack.
Not any drug in particular, but drugs in general
they’re no good for you, like a vitamin or mineral
they come in liquid, powder, pills and rocks.
So, don't snort that powder.
Don't pop them pills.
Don't take them drugs.
Listen to a song--
don't pick up the bong
Go outside--
don't do another line.
There are better things in life so
just say no.
Author Bio:
Selena Morales is a teen who uses her words to work through some of the obstacles of life.