ALT Poem winner, poem reads: "I Never Understood" I felt such bitterness, So much anger. The man I call my Dad, Was nothing but a stranger. The drugs and alcohol, I couldn't comprehend. I will never understand it, Until your road comes to a end Looking through your things, I began to understand. How quickly an addiction, Can turn upon a man. I read your own words, And could sense your pain. I felt your guilt and anger, Driving you insane. I wish I could take it away, The hurt you felt inside. Instead I focused on my own pain, And ran away to hide. I'd rather you be in Heaven, Receiving tons of hugs, Than being here on earth, Battling a beast called Drugs. I will always love you wherever you may be, One day I hope your vision wont be so blurred and you can really see. You're not the man you're destined to be. You have us your children your grandchildren you're family. To many you're known as a drug addict and a thief, but I know you can be better than that beyond peoples belief.