substance abuse

who needs sleep

when you got caffeine

and nicotine

to help you concentrate

or at any rate

get you through the day

survive the fray

that is your workplace

and for solace

there’s always

alcohol on friday nights

when the lights

can be dimmed

and the full brimmed

mugs you drink

drown your worries

as the smoke carries

away thoughts

of an existence lost.

until monday