I Could Run

Wish I could run, let my feet do the talking

as I chase down the sun, my heart keeps on walking

feel the wind on my skin, as I race

to a place deserted, where no one knows my face

Wish I could scream, I hurt inside, I'm not alright but I've got too much pride

so I let it slide, here in the spotlights just trying to hide

if only I could speak, but my voice is so weak

I'm here, but can barely manage a squeak

Wish I was far from here, away in a place nowhere near

I want to be alone, but the loneliness hurts as much as the fear

this feeling is dragging down, a pain in my chest

a chain around my neck, the look in the mirror that I detest

Can't shake it off, like a bad smell that's tarnished the heart

memories creep in through the dark, if only I could depart

but my blood is in these streets, my old retreats

places that embraced me when life was just a series of defeats

Wish I could run, but I'd never be gone long

this place is my home, its where I belong

its seen my worst and given me a shove

its helped me stand tall and given me love

Thanks for reading.

Peace & Love.

Kyle.