The Long Way To Simple

by Stephen Neafcy 
(Diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Effects)


I start out to make an easy little step
with not being hit with so much stress!
But it's the long way to simple 
that controls the stride, 
strips me of my progress!

I try to make it right 
so I can look somewhat bright,
but that long way to simple 
grabs my rhythm and I really have to fight!

The Long Way To Simple 
was not supposed to be, 
but happened because my Mommy drank Alcohol 
during the 9 months she carried Me.

The Long way to simple 
I was born with and it will forever be, 
a struggle to achieve 
and just plain be.

The Long Way To Simple 
is easy to prevent, 
simply don't drink alcohol
when Pregnant!!!!

Carrot Juice or V-8 is a better choice .
Listen to your unborn's silent voice.

Lets pave the road and make a map 
so that Long Way To Simple can never attack!

Stephen Neafcy - 2001