Dying Proof

You need more heat,

This is a recurring theme.

You die in flames in my dreams.

"I need to get more sleep",

This is what you always say.

Lying in a junkie's way.

Finding you turning blue,

It's easy to discern the truth.

I can see what not to do.

One look at you the dying proof.

Pick up your cigarette

Forget what I said

It's so hard to care what you do.

You say "look at me

Respectfully." I can't.

Finding you turning blue,

It's easy to discern the truth.

I can see what not to do.

One look at you the dying proof.

If life is a performance

And I am not an actor

Am I supposed to lie down and die?