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Chocolate Milk

I remember as a kid
I would always drink chocolate milk.
No matter what time the clock would tick,
Whether it was breakfast or dinner,
Whether I'm warm or I shiver as I'm sick,
Stuck in books or about to sleep,
It always made me feel okay.

My teachers always say milk helps you grow.
They make your bones stronger
And make your teeth healthier.
But whenever I had too much,
My throat hurts, however,
it's worth it.

Chocolate milk was nice.

Then you changed my mind.

You were as sweet, sweeter even, than the milk I remember.
All your sugarcoated lies, I thought they were delightful.
Refreshing, yes, in ways I can't explain.
Every taste of you felt so true, I didn't even know I was drinking up ember,
From the fire that you are, burning me with what I thought was your fiery love.

I realise I had too much of you, you see.
After you left me like spoiled milk down the drain,
I am left with my throat that aches with the pain.
I drank too much of you and the thought of you.

No, honey, you're not quite liquor,
Though at times you did make me quiver.
I am still conscious, I still can walk.
You were chocolate milk,
Sweet at first,
but when I've drank so much,
The taste is temporary,
But the pain lasts long.

Oh well,
My teacher did say milk will help you grow
And make your teeth strong.
With the shit you made me go through,
I'll learn from everything
And my smile would look better.

Thanks for the drink.