As I'm sure many of you have heard Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkin's passed away just a few days ago. I've been a huge fan of the band since the 90's and Taylor was one of my all-time favorite rock drummers and personalities. He and Dave Grohl were the dynamic duo of rock and it hurts to see Taylor pass away so young.

This poem was written for a number of reasons. To pay homage to him but also as an appeal to humanity's better nature. I've seen too many posts from people behaving as if they know the kind of person he was just based on his death possibly being because of illicit drugs. To me, it doesn't matter. What matters is that this is a tragedy and all trashing him because of whatever vices he may have had does is bring us down as a species.

Drug addiction is a disease. A serious one that affects millions of people. The reasons for someone becoming addicted vary but for a lot of people, it's a genetic predisposition that makes it even harder to fight. Whatever the cause of someone's addiction the last thing addicts need is more misunderstanding and guilt trips. Taylor didn't need that and his family doesn't need it now.

If you're the family member of an addict or an addict yourself please know that there are resources out there that can help you. Before judging or writing someone or yourself off please reach out. There are people out there who care and who may be able to help. No matter what please know you're all worth the kindness you show one another and yourselves. We can help each other all we need to be willing to do is reach out and show kindness, compassion, and love.