Movie of Memories

A broken memory fixed with whisky and pain, Flashes of light shoot across the brain, Images come unbidden in recollection And incredibly clear is this reception Images moving by upon a reel Reminding of the ache I feel I look around and find just empty seats For the friends I failed to get up and meet I hang my head and feel the shame As more images flash through my brain Images moving by upon a reel Reminding of the ache I feel In a moment of clarity my mind awake I was suddenly struck by my last mistake Infused with both anguish and regret Drink to remember not forget Images moving by upon a reel Reminding of what I no longer feel