I’m From That!

miles upon miles
years after years
lifeloads of drama
tears and more tears

heartbreak
confusion
depression
delusion

I’ve been there
I’ve done that
I’ve looked back
I’m from that

walking forward
falling back
slipping up
falling off track

long nights
wet pillowcases
drooping eyelids
frowning faces

fear
pain
scrapes
stains

I’ve been there
I’ve done that
I’ve looked back
I’m from that

aching backs
swollen feet
table for eight
food for six

crowded sidewalks
noisy streets
swaying rocking chairs
random treats

guns fired
people dying
babies crying
time to hide

gun shots
gun wounds
gun victims
no new news

I’ve been there
I’ve done that
I’ve looked back
I’m from that