Today

I saw a friend I haven't seen in a few years. While catching up he informed me that all he cares about is money and the city that he's from. I responded by telling him there was more to life to that, like family and friends. I didn't want to get too deep. I wanted to keep it simple so he wouldn't be overwhelmed. He rolled his eyes and then told me that he was going to sip it until he felt it, and smoke it until it was done. I immediately got upset and told him that substance abuse is a dangerous road which destroys not only a the person's life who's using, but that of those around them. His response was "Well I'm still young." I said HA! But young sir, you are getting older at the same time. He pondered that for a while. Hopefully I'll get through to him. I am Baliwala. My friend and I were on one.....train together. That is all.