Alcoholism
Because of it, families have lost Fathers, Mothers
have lost Children, and many have lost their soul
The name of each saloon is bar
The most fitting name by far
A bar to heaven a door to hell
Whoever named it named it well
A bar to amenities and wealth
A door to want and broken health
A bar to honor, pride, and fame
A door to grief, sin, and shame
A bar to hope a bar to prayer
A door to darkness and dispair
A bar to honor and useful life
A door to brawling and sinful strife
A bar to all thats true and brave
A door to every drunkards grave
A bar to joy to home impart
A door to tears and aching heart
A bar to worthy human use
A door to other drugs of abuse
A bar to heaven A door to hell
He who named it name it well
Anon