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A Double Edges Sword
Taking the first sip, so new and strange
A chance to rebel and feel grown-up for a change
A forbidden juice, a mystery to pursue
What will happen next, no one could’ve knew
The liquid stings, a burning sensation
But the sweetness that follows sparks temptation
The world spins, senses come alive
New experiences unfold, you feel revived
The music is louder, laughter more bright
Jokes more amusing, the mood light
A sense of freedom and power you find
As if a secret door you've just aligned
But the night grows long, and the drink too strong
Something doesn't feel right, things go wrong
Giggles turn to tears, confidence to fear
The enchanting night now too hard to bear
The lesson is learned from this first taste
A double-edged sword, a rise and a waste
A moment of excitement, followed by regret
A memory forever etched in your mind, a debt
This euphoria lingers, the seed is planted
The desire for more, the urge to be enchanted
You start with one, and then you have two
Before you know it, you're up to four or more to
The line between pleasure and pain starts to blur
As the urge to drink grows stronger, that's for sure
Mornings bring headaches, nights bring remorse
The addiction grows, taking its deadly course
Friends and family try to intervene
To break addiction and help you come clean
But the pull of the bottle is too strong to withhold
And the addiction takes hold
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