Normal

She walks down the hallway

You see that smile

That laugh

Those “friends” of hers and at that time

She's thinking exactly what you're thinking too…

Then, she gets home

Goodbye smile, laugh

Hello tears, fear

Dad stumbles across the living room breathing

Louder, deeper with every step

Mom comes home, water in her eyes

The reflection of dad in those lakes is more clear than his vision.

She eats dinner

Dads yelling

The water has yet to drain from mom’s eyes.

Walking up to bed she sees

Dad passed out on the couch

On the floor

Sitting up

Whatever it happens to be tonight is nothing new.

It's all the same by now.

He's still got that handle of captain at his side, mouths open, and that same old snore.

Then there's mom,

Already in bed.

Just another ordinary night.

Goodnight you drunk bastard.

Let's sleep

Now repeat…

She walks down the hallway…