Never Enough

This poem is a reflection upon a year I spent with a close relative while he deeply struggled with alcoholism. Praise God that the battle is getting better for this loved one.

Never Enough

He never knew when it was enough
When it was enough,
Never could fully drown his fear
Trying to make his demons disappear
Quickly aging beyond his year;
He never knew when it was enough
When it was enough,
Never could fully master his fear
Trying to make the past disappear
Rapidly dying year after year;
He never knew when it was enough
When it was enough,
Vodka couldn't wipe his slate clear
Never could heal his tear
Never could abort his fear;
It was never enough,
Never enough.